Physics and Astronomy

Entry requirements

For more information, visit our entry requirements webpage.

Months of entry

Anytime

Course content

Our research activity covers the following main areas: Star and planetary system formation; Spintronics in condensed matter; Experimental biophysics and bio-nanoscience; Dynamics of polymers and complex fluids; and Quantum information theory and its applications. We are applying our collective expertise to the development of sustainable energy harvesting and storage, and towards translation into healthcare and medicine.

Our research activity is conducted in but not limited to the following areas:

Information for international students

If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence that you meet the University's minimum English language requirements.

The University’s Language Centre offers the Academic English for Postgraduate Studies pre-sessional course, which teaches the necessary language and academic study skills required for a research degree programme.

Fees and funding

Visit phd.leeds.ac.uk to search our project ideas, funding opportunities, research areas and phd supervisors.