PhD / MPhil Astrophysics and Physics

Physics Research at Keele focusses on “Astrophysics” and “Materials Science and Renewable Energy”. Physics Research at Keele focusses on “Astrophysics” and “Materials Science and Renewable Energy”. The research interests in Astrophysics include star formation and stellar clusters, late stellar evolution, massive stars and their impact on the early universe, the interstellar medium, binary stars, interacting binary stars, the detection and characterisation of extra-solar planets. The research interests in Materials Science and Renewable Energy include physical acoustics and 2D materials.AstrophysicsStar formation and young stellar objectsTransiting extrasolar planetary systemsEclipsing binary star systemsStar cluster dynamicsEvolved stars – mass loss and explosive endsStructure, content and dynamics of the interstellar mediumTheoretical and computational modelling of stellar interiors, stellar evolution and stellar atmospheresNuclear astrophysics and the origin of the elementsAtmospheric properties of A, F and G starsActive galactic nucleiPhysicsHigh-performance computer simulations of materials for sustainable technologiesFundamental properties and applications of 2D materialsUK student visa regulations mean that students classed as overseas for fees purposes may normally only register on a full-time basis, unless they are Distance Learners.

PhD, MPhil and DMs usually require an Honours degree with a first or 2.1 classifications, or the equivalent if you have been educated outside the UK
IELTS - 6.5 with 6.0 in all components
TOEFL ibt -87 with 19 (writing), 19 (listening), 19 (reading) and 20 (speaking