Research course
Nuclear Physics
Entry requirements
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in physics or a related discipline.
Months of entry
Anytime
Course content
We have established an enviable reputation for producing impactful work and sought-after graduates. Our group boasts the greatest breadth of expertise in the UK, which creates a research environment that allows for diversity, collaboration and a high level of understanding of the field as a whole.
Our experimental research includes studies to identify both the baryonic and non-baryonic constituents of the universe, the influence of nuclear reactions on stellar explosions, and the quark substructures of hadrons.
The main areas of our research include:
- photonuclear research
- exotic nuclei
- nuclear astrophysics
- silicon detector devices
- dark matter research
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PhD
- full time36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Graduate School Administrator
- Gradschool.Physics@ed.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 650 5812