find your perfect postgrad program
Search our Database of 30,000 Courses
Queen Mary University of London: Physics
| Institution | Queen Mary University of London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Physical and Chemical Sciences |
| Web | https://www.qmul.ac.uk/ |
| k.trachenko@qmul.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
We offer postgraduate PhD research opportunities in a wide range of areas of physics and astronomy and have a large and thriving community of postgraduate research students, numbering around 80 at any one time. Research students are assigned a supervisor who has closely related interests, and with whom they agree on a programme of study and research. The School provides opportunities for acquiring relevant skills through a range of short courses and training seminars. You will also have the opportunity to gain experience and training in teaching through laboratory demonstrating and problem class delivery, while at the same time supplementing your income.
Research Areas Research in the School is conducted across four dedicated research centres, with lots of interaction between the centres.
The centres are: Particle Physics Research Centre Contact: Dr Seth Zenz
Centre for Condensed Matter and Materials Physics Contact: Dr Andrei Sapelkin
Centre for Research in String Theory Contact: Prof Steven Thomas
Astronomy Unit Contact: Prof Richard Nelson
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The normal entry requirement for a PhD in the School is the equivalent of a British first class honours BA/SSc/EEng in physics or a related subject, or a more advanced qualification such as MSci, MMath or MSc/MA. |
| Location | Mile End Mile End Road Tower Hamlets E1 4NS |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The normal entry requirement for a PhD in the School is the equivalent of a British first class honours BA/SSc/EEng in physics or a related subject, or a more advanced qualification such as MSci, MMath or MSc/MA. |
| Location | Mile End Mile End Road Tower Hamlets E1 4NS |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The normal entry requirement for a PhD in the School is the equivalent of a British first class honours BA/SSc/EEng in physics or a related subject, or a more advanced qualification such as MSci, MMath or MSc/MA. |
| Location | Mile End Mile End Road Tower Hamlets E1 4NS |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The normal entry requirement for a PhD in the School is the equivalent of a British first class honours BA/SSc/EEng in physics or a related subject, or a more advanced qualification such as MSci, MMath or MSc/MA. |
| Location | Mile End Mile End Road Tower Hamlets E1 4NS |
Queen Mary University of London is a place where every difference is celebrated –where your unique perspective is not just welcomed, but essential. Join a community where your individuality fuels progress, and your distinct experiences shape a richer, more dynamic learning environment.
Ranked 110th in the world (QS 2026) and 24th in the world for research (Times Higher Education 2026), join students from over 170 nationalities, and study at the only campus-based Russell Group University in London.
Queen Mary is dedicated to supporting international students from all over the world and offer financial support and …
View ProfileNot what you are looking for?
Browse other courses in Physics, or search our comprehensive database of postgrad programs.Postgraduate Bursary Opportunity with Postgrad.com
Are you studying as a PG student at the moment or have you recently been accepted on a postgraduate program? Apply now for one of our £2000 PGS bursaries.
Click here