Theoretical Physics
Master
In Oxford
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Oxford
About the course
The DPhil in Theoretical Physics is a research-based course of three to four years in duration. You will be supervised throughout the entire duration of the course and join your supervisor's research group.
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Subjects
- GCSE Physics
- Supervisor
Course programme
You will be assigned to a research group: work on your original research project will start immediately and continue for the duration of your DPhil. During the first year you will be required to attend lectures and courses to increase your basic and specialist physics knowledge.
You are encouraged to attend conferences and summer schools inside or outside the UK and the department supports such attendance financially.
At the end of the first year you are expected to submit a report on your research and to defend it in an interview with the Graduate Studies Panel and a specialist reader. The panel will determine whether you can transfer status from Probationer Research Student status to DPhil student status.
SupervisionThe allocation of graduate supervision for this course is the responsibility of the Department of Physics and it is not always possible to accommodate the preferences of incoming graduate students to work with a particular member of staff. Under exceptional circumstances, a supervisor may be found outside the Department of Physics.
Graduate destinationsThe DPhil in Theoretical Physics at Oxford is ideally suited to those students who would like to pursue a career in research; either in academia or industry all over the world. The majority of alumni go on to take up postdoctoral research posts after graduation.
However, a very wide range of career paths is possible, with recent graduates taking up positions in investment banking, business analysis and consulting.
Changes to this course and your supervision The University will seek to deliver this course in accordance with the description set out in this course page. However, there may be situations in which it is desirable or necessary for the University to make changes in course provision, either before or after registration. In certain circumstances, for example due to visa difficulties or because the health needs of students cannot be met, it may be necessary to make adjustments to course requirements for international study. Where possible your academic supervisor will not change for the duration of your course. However, it may be necessary to assign a new academic supervisor during the course of study or before registration for reasons which might include sabbatical leave, parental leave or change in employment. For further information, please see our page on changes to courses.
Other courses you may wish to consider If you're thinking about applying for this course, you may also wish to consider the courses listed below. These courses may have been suggested due to their similarity with this course, or because they are offered by the same department or faculty.
All graduate courses offered by the Department of Physics
Astrophysics DPhil
Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics DPhil
Atomic and Laser Physics DPhil
Condensed Matter Physics DPhil
Mathematical and Theoretical Physics MSc
Particle Physics DPhil
Theoretical Physics DPhil
Other courses suggested by the department
Mathematics DPhil
Mathematical and Theoretical Physics MSc
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Theoretical Physics