PhD in Physics - Physics of Life: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of York, UK

PhD in Physics - Physics of Life
University of York

UK

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About this course

What will I learn?

We use cutting-edge tools and intellectual concepts from the physical sciences to tackle challenging questions from the life sciences.Our research spans multiple length scales from quantum biology and individual molecules through to single-cell physics and the biophysics of cell populations and complex tissues.We work closely with the Biological Physical Sciences Interdisciplinary Network (BPSInet) where our researchers are involved in several cross-school collaborations between physical and life scientists focused on a range of biophysics questions. We also a pivotal node of the Physics of Life UK Network (PoLNET), instrumental in supporting and driving national research strategy in the Physics of Life.

Which department am I in?

Physics

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£27,900.00 (30,39,878) per year
Accommodation - 3960 Per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

28/08/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

University of York - Heslington Campus

Heslington,

York,

YO10 5DD, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£30,950.00 (33,72,194) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of York - Heslington Campus

Heslington,

York,

YO10 5DD, Northern England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

You should have, or expect to obtain, an MPhys degree at 2:1 or above, or an MSc in Physics.We will also consider applicants with a Masters in a closely related field, applicants who have relevant industry experience, and applicants with a BSc at 2:1 or above where sufficient relevant experience can be demonstrated.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of York

The University of York is based in the historic city of York, regularly named one of the best places to live and visit in the UK.

  • Awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
  • Part of the Russell Group of 24 leading UK universities
  • York is consistently ranked as one of the top UK universities
  • More than 20,000 students from over 150 countries
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