PhD & Postdoctoral Research Opportunities
PhD Degrees
The Department normally has a number of PhD research studentships available. Please refer to our research group pages for more information on the type of projects we do here.
Entry Requirements
There are two normal entry routes to the PhD:
- A first or upper second-class honours degree in physics, electronic engineering or closely related subject, from a UK university or equivalent from elsewhere.
- A master's degree (MSc) in physics, electronic engineering or in a closely related subject.
Applicants whose first language is not English are required to present evidence of competence either with a minimum TOEFL score of 580 or an IELTS grade of 6.5. If you are uncertain about meeting any of these entry requirements, please contact the Head of Electronic Engineering and Physics.
Students from overseas are advised to apply for an Overseas Research Studentship (ORS) award, which pays the difference between the overseas fee and the UK/EU fee. These ORS awards are limited in number and open to competition from students of all departments in the College. The ORS application deadline is usually in April each year.
Funding
Funding for PhD degrees can be provided from the following sources:
- The Research Councils ( EPSRC and NERC) award one or more Studentships annually. These are primarily for UK citizens and cover the tuition fees and maintenance.
- There are also some Research Council Project Studentships associated with specified research projects. These provide fees and maintenance for UK and EU citizens.
- University of Dundee Research Studentships may be awarded to students from the UK, EU or from overseas. These awards are comparable in value to Research Council studentships and are tenable for up to three years.
Admission and Registration
Prospective applicants for a PhD should contact the University of Dundee Postgraduate Registry for an application form.
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