Download MSc or PhD in Physics

Qualifications on offer
MSc or PhD in Chemistry
Undertake research in
Forensics or Chemistry
MSc or PhD in Physics
Undertake research in
Astrophysics, Forensic
Facial Imaging or Physics
Although your higher degree from SPS would be under the title of
Physics or Chemistry these titles cover a vast array of research
possibilities
What is a higher
degree by research?
• You undertake a research project and submit a thesis at the end of the course.
There are no set taught modules, although most students follow one module in
their first year.
• You have your own supervisor who will help guide your project and you will be
attached to one of our research groups, but your research is largely independent
and you can study a topic that interests you.
• No set lectures or seminars means you
are your own boss!
• You can study either full-time or part-time
Available Projects
• Funded projects are NOT the only possibilities
• There are independent study options that you can tailor to your own preferences
• Invent your own project and propose the idea to a potential supervisor
• To apply for specific projects look on the SPS website
EuroMasters
• A two year Masters degree in conjunction with 8 other South East Universities
SEPnet (South East Physics Network); Hertfordshire, The Open University,
Portsmouth, Queen Mary London, Royal Holloway London, Southampton, Surrey
and Sussex.
• The first year will be taught and the second year students will undertake an
advanced research project
• Find out more information on our website here http://www.kent.ac.uk/physicalsciences/prospective/euromasters/
Funding
University Funding:
• Funding for specific projects – announced in the
spring and emailed to all final-year students
• The projects are listed on the SPS website
• If you gain a place on a departmental funded
project you will be required to undertake a set
amount of unpaid demonstrating work.
• The funding will pay your tuition fees and a grant of
approximately £13,863 per year which you do not
have to pay back
Funding
Other Funding:
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) and
other funding may be available each year but only for specific projects
Details of this is
always published on
www.jobs.ac.uk and
on the SPS website
Funding
Self-Funding:
More and more students are deciding to fund
themselves.
The current fees are:
£4,052 per year full-time
£2,026 per year part-time
These fees are subject to change
Paid work in the
department
Most postgraduate students will have the opportunity to
sign-up for paid demonstrating (i.e. teaching support
and marking) work
There are also opportunities to become involved in
paid outreach and recruitment activities.
How to apply
Before applying you may wish to discuss your proposed research project with a
potential supervisor.
A list of staff and their areas of expertise is available on our website
You then need to submit the formal application online at the following website:
http://www.kent.ac.uk/studying/postgrad/apply/index.html
In addition to all the requested information on the application form, SPS asks that
you also state the following on your application
• the name of the supervisor with whom you would like to work
• how you intend to pay for your studies and whether this funding is confirmed
How to apply
• You will also need to provide one or two academic references. There is an area on
the form to name your referees, however, it is your responsibility to ask your
referees to email their references to [email protected] and
[email protected]
• Without these references your application CANNOT proceed and it will not be seen
by the academic you wish to work with.