Physics and Astronomy PhD
University of Birmingham
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £29000 | £25000 | £31000 |
25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £30000 | £21500 - £31000 | £25000 - £38500 |
All Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry courses of University of Birmingham
Salary of all UK Graduates of Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25986 | £23450 | £28950 |
25-75 percentile range | £21993 - £30000 | £18456 - £28917 | £22344 - £35829 |
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Course Description
Push the boundaries of knowledge at the frontiers of science in one of the largest Physics departments in the country. Combining a high profile for research both in the UK and internationally, by studying a PhD at Birmingham you will work with talented researchers at the very leading-edge of their fields.
The School of Physics and Astronomy has a rich history of distinguished research and has delivered breakthrough discoveries which continue to transform our understanding of the universe, its laws and fundamental characteristics in a number of themes: Astrophysics and Space Research; Condensed Matter Physics; Metamaterials; Molecular Physics; Nanoscale Physics; Nuclear Physics; Particle Physics; Positron Imaging; Solar and Stellar Physics; Theoretical Physics; and Ultra Cold Atoms.
Studying a PhD at the University of Birmingham offers you a wealth of opportunities to expand and transform your thinking through independent inquiry. From working alongside world leaders in physics and astronomy, you’ll have the stimulation, support and challenges you need to succeed. The quality and impact of our research is proven with 90% of the research outputs in the School were rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in the latest Research Exercise Framework (REF).
We have a long tradition of advancing discovery through distinguished research originating from the time of John Henry Poynting, the first Professor of Physics at Birmingham, whose work included the theory of the transfer of electromagnetic energy. Today, however, the School offers research projects across the breadth of the discipline: from nuclear and particle physics experiments at the large hadron collider at the smallest scales, to the role of dark matter at cosmological scales. In between, we cover areas of quantum matter in both experiment and theory which includes ultracold atomic gases, metamaterials, nanoscale physics and condensed matter. Our astronomers are renowned for work in astroseimology, gravitational waves and for extragalactic astronomy.
Our students work in research groups, typically of ten to 40 people with a high level of technical and academic support. Annual research income is over £7 million and 250 research publications are produced each year.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Physics and Astronomy PhD at University of Birmingham
20% | Sports and fitness occupations |
20% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Skilled trades occupations |
10% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 6.0)
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Typically a first or 2:1 undergraduate degree. English language requirements may apply for international students.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of University of Birmingham in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Birmingham in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #9
- #12
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- Physics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #6
- #51
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- Physics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #6
- #95
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- Physics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 38 university rankings of University of Birmingham
About University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is a research university based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. The university’s aim is to be at the cutting edge of educational delivery, and to have their curriculum be continually reshaped by new revelations in research. The main campus is situated a reasonable three miles away from Birmingham city centre, which doesn’t take long to get to via bus if the student decides they’d like to spend some of their free time there.
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Student composition of University of Birmingham
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Birmingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 24385
- postgraduates:
- 9185
- Total:
- 33570
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Physics and Astronomy PhD | University of Birmingham | - | - | - | - | - | - | Birmingham | On campus Part-time | |
Physics MSc (Res) | The University of York | - | - | - | £4650 £4806 | £23900 £27900 | - | York | On campus Full-time | |
Physics MSc (Res) | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £4665 | £25300 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
Physics PhD | University of Huddersfield | - | - | - | £2420 | £8500 | - | Huddersfield | On campus Part-time | |
Physics PhD | The University of Warwick | - | - | - | - | - | - | Coventry | On campus Part-time | |
Photon Physics PhD | The University of Manchester | - | - | - | - | - | - | Manchester | On campus Full-time | |
Mathematical Physics PhD | The University of Edinburgh | - | - | - | - | - | - | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Physics PhD PhD | University of Dundee | - | - | - | - | - | - | Dundee | On campus Full-time | |
Physics PhD | Lancaster University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Lancaster | On campus Part-time | |
Physics PhD | Aberystwyth University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Aberystwyth | On campus Part-time |
Ranking publishers
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023