PhD Astronomy and Astrophysics

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Manchester is one of the largest and most active physics departrments in the UK. We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research.The Department has a strong presence in a number of Manchester-based centres for multidisciplinary research: The National Graphene Institute, the Photon Science Institute, the Manchester Centre for Non-Linear Dynamics, and the Dalton Nuclear Institute. In addition, the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire is a part of the department.

Students need to have minimum of a 2:1 class UK Masters honours degree or international equivalent is required or a first degree with an additional Masters degree or international equivalent. All applicants will need to demonstrate competency in English language