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PhD Nuclear Physics at University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Join a collaborative research community exploring the structure and properties of exotic atomic nuclei using gamma-ray and charged-particle spectroscopy. This research has traditionally been fundamental in nature, studying the structure and properties of atomic nuclei, but we are currently developing new themes of research in areas of applied nuclear physics.

Duration: Minimum of 36 months full-time or 72 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: October, February, April, or June (Paisley)  |  Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research areas include: Research Areas, Octupole correlations in nuclei, The nuclear dipole response, Study of neutrin-rich nuclei using binary grazing reactions, High resolution beta-decay studies, The measurement of lifetimes of nuclear states, Neutron-proton interactions, Exoic proton-rich nuclei above Sn100, Nuclear astrophysics, AGATA - the Advanced Gamma Tracking Spectrometer, Research with SCAPA, Detector development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MRes / MPhil / MPhil-PhD: The minimum requirements for an applicant for registration for the degree of MRes or MPhil or for the degree of MRes/MPhil with the intention of transfer to PhD shall be a first or second class honours degree of a university in the United Kingdom, or of an equivalent qualification. Applicants holding qualifications other than those specified in (above) shall be considered on their merits and in relation to the nature and scope of the programme of work proposed. PhD - direct application: Direct registration for the degree of PhD may also be approved, at the discretion of the University if the applicant holds an MRes/MPhil degree of a United Kingdom University, or an MRes/MPhil degree of equivalent standard of a non-UK University, provided that the MRes/MPhil degree is in a subject area which is appropriate to the proposed programme of work. Exceptionally, direct registration for the degree of PhD may also be approved, at the discretion of the University, even if the applicant is not the holder of an MRes/MPhil degree, but does hold an exceptionally high-quality honours degree or taught master’s degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline, AND has appropriate research experience at postgraduate level which has resulted in significant peer-reviewed publications, and where verifiable evidence of accomplishment is supplied. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no sub-test below 6.0.

Intake: October, February, April, or June (Paisley)

Duration: Minimum of 36 months full-time or 72 months part-time

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