PhD study and Masters courses
We provide a vibrant and friendly environment for postgraduate study, offering the opportunity to carry out research at the leading edge of physics and astronomy. We have highly active research groups in a wide range of areas, from fundamental to applied, and have an international reputation for the quality of our research (grade 5 in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise).
We offer PhD positions in many areas of physics and astronomy, and Masters courses in Nanoscale science and technology:
Phd vacancies
2010 start: PhD opportunities in the Electronic and Photonic Molecular Matrials Group
Nanoscale Science and Technology MSc
If you are interested in any of the research areas of the department, and wish to know more about possible opportunities for postgraduate work then please do not hesitate to contact the researchers directly who will be happy to discuss these possibilities with you.
Prospective postgraduates - how to apply
If you wish to apply for a PhD position, please use the links below to either request an application form by post or to apply online.
Request application form by post
Apply online here
If you would like any more information, or have any questions, please contact us:
email : j.milner@sheffield.ac.uk
Mrs J Milner
Department of Physics and Astronomy
University of Sheffield
Hicks Building
Hounsfield Road
Sheffield
S3 7RH
United Kingdom
Telephone: 0114 22 23514
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