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PhD/ MPhil/ MRes/ Physics

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What will I learn?

You can study an MPhil or an MRes over one year or a PhD over the course of three to four years. You also have the option of an EngD over four or five years, depending on your research area.

MPhil, MRes & PhD

You can undertake your degree in any of our research groups:

  • Nanoscience
  • Optics
  • Plasmas
  • Institute of Photonics

EngD

Our EngD degree is specific to:

  • Photonics
  • Applied Photonics
  • Optics & Photonics Technologies

Our PgCert RPD programme aims to ensure you get the most out of your current research activities at Strathclyde and help you prepare for your future career as a researcher.

We'll help you recognise and develop your transferrable skills that'll have a positive impact on your research, now and in the future.

Careers

The University Careers Service can help you with everything from writing your CV to interview preparation.

Which department am I in?

Physics

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£25,250.00 (US$ 32,609) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of Strathclyde

McCance Building,

16 Richmond Street,

Glasgow,

Glasgow, City Of,

G1 1XQ, SCOTLAND, Scotland

Entry requirements

For international students

You require to have one of the following: Masters or an Integrated; Masters Degree in physics; first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, from a recognised educational establishment in physics. IELTS score of 6.5 as proof of English proficiency, if English isn't your first language.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Strathclyde

Home to around 30,000 students from over 140 countries, the university is located in the heart of Glasgow – a vibrant economic and commercial centre.

  • 12 subjects in UK top ten (Complete University Guide 2025)
  • Almost 90 percent of research in top categories (REF2021)
  • Scottish University (Daily Mail University Awards 2024)
  • More Almost than 200 clubs and societies, and 50 fitness clubs