University of Lincoln

PhD Theoretical Physics

University of Lincoln

Course overview

The School of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Lincoln provides a modern research environment for fundamental and applied mathematics and physics. The programme encourages students to contribute to international scientific journals and present their findings at conferences. Students will use specialist computational facilities and training programmes to improve their research skills. 

Students will receive guidance from dedicated academic supervisors. The programme mainly involves independent study, research, and regular meetings with supervisors. Assessment is based on the quality of the student's thesis and their ability to explain their research in an oral examination, showing how their findings have added to the field.

To succeed in this programme, it is important to choose a research topic that interests you and find a supervisory team with expertise in that area. Potential students should contact a staff member from one of the research areas to discuss the application process further.

Entry requirements

Candidates must submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying and other relevant information about their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students can upload their CV with their applications to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants who want to study this course need at least a first-class or upper-second-class honours degree in a relevant subject.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds must show English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. The university also accepts other English language qualifications such as PTE and TOEFL.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Global Postgraduate Scholarship

    The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.

    Up to £2,000

  • International Alumni Scholarship

    The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.

    Up to £2,000

  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.

    Up to £2,000

  • Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship

    £1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.

    Up to £1,000

  • Partner Scholarship

    If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.

    Up to £1,000

Career opportunities

A doctoral qualification in Theoretical Physics can open doors to a variety of intellectually stimulating and impactful career paths. Many graduates pursue roles that utilise their advanced analytical, problem-solving, and research skills. Here are some well-known job titles:

  • Research Scientist
  • University Lecturer/Professor
  • Data Scientist
  • Quantitative Analyst (Quant)
  • Computational Physicist
  • Software Engineer

Cost of study

For international students studying the PhD Theoretical Physics programme full-time, the yearly tuition fee is £18,500. If a student chooses to study part-time, the annual cost is £9,250.

Admission

To apply for the PhD Theoretical Physics course, students need to complete the online application form found on the University of Lincoln's website. Anyone with questions about the application process or the admission requirements can contact our trained counsellors for help. These counsellors are available to provide guidance and support.

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