PhD / MPhil Physics at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

By pursuing a Physics PhD at Liverpool, you’ll explore fundamental physics using state-of-the-art technology. You’ll also become part of a large multinational collaboration, with the opportunity to live and work at an international research facility in the UK or overseas. Investigate fundamental physics using cutting-edge technologies in detectors and/or data analysis in fields such as artificial intelligence, renewable energy and sustainable technologies, innovative material, semiconductor and quantum sensors, and medical physics.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Duration: 2-4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time also available | Intake: Year round | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research topics include Accelerator Science and Technology; Frontier accelerators; Novel accelerators; Accelerator applications; Antimatter research; Condensed Matter Physics; Advanced Materials; Chemical and electrochemical physics; Imaging and medical diagnostics; Solar Energy Conversion.

Career pathways

Research projects in physics require hands-on experience with specialized tools, simulations, coding and/or lab equipment, which makes you attractive to employers in AI/Machine learning, engineering firms, or software and hardware development companies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You’ll typically need a degree equivalent to a master’s degree with at least 2:1 classification. Exceptions do apply, so get in cont act with us if you want to make an inquiry.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 25,350 a year (2026/27). full-time; £25,350 or £32,200 per year depending on the research project (higher rate for laboratory-based projects), confirmed in the offer letter Source

Intake: Year round

Duration: 2-4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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