Each discipline is independent, although many available research courses are interdisciplinary. All DPhil degrees in the Physics Department of Oxford University are research-oriented courses, which usually take three to four years of study. You will be required to conduct your own research in a wide range of research fields throughout the department, and at least one tutor will be appointed, who will be the main contact for your entire research degree. While studying the course, you will attend lectures, seminars and graduate-level discussion courses in the first year.
When researching your research project, you will participate in a comprehensive skills training program, including a series of seminars and workshops on transferable skills, general research skills and specific research techniques. Local and visiting physicists have also held many seminars and lectures in this department, and you will get many opportunities to meet experts in various fields. You will also have the opportunity to show your works in formal and informal meetings, seminars and symposiums. For more information about each department's research fields and available projects for the next year, please continue reading each individual course page below.
Application conditions of mathematics and theoretical physics specialty
I. Courses
This course provides high-level and internationally competitive training in mathematics and theoretical physics, reaching the level of modern research. It covers the following main fields: quantum field theory, particle physics and chord theory, theoretical condensed matter physics, theoretical astrophysics, plasma physics, continuum physics and mathematical basis of theoretical physics. This course mainly focuses on the main fields of modern mathematics and theoretical physics: elementary particle theory, including string theory, condensed matter physics theory (quantum and soft matter), theoretical astrophysics, plasma physics and continuum physics (including fluid dynamics and related fields are usually related to the British system applied mathematics course). If you are a physics student who has a strong interest in theoretical physics, or a mathematics student who is keen on applying advanced mathematics to physical systems, then this course is very suitable for you.
This course provides considerable flexibility and choice; You will be able to choose a path that reflects your knowledge taste or career choice. If you want to receive extensive theoretical education in interdisciplinary fields, or if you have set your goal firmly in one subject field, this arrangement will meet your needs, although we encourage you to explore the boundaries of sub-fields. You must attend at least ten units of courses, and one unit corresponds to 16 hour lecture course or equivalent course. You can choose to provide ten units of papers. Your performance will be evaluated in one or more of the following ways: written exams, after-school exams based on passing/failing course assignments, and small projects held shortly after the lecture course.
The evaluation method of specific courses is decided by the course instructor and announced at the beginning of each academic year. In general, basic courses will be provided through invigilation examination, while some advanced courses usually rely on the above other evaluation methods. In addition, you will be required to give an oral report at the end of the school year, which will cover more professional and advanced topics related to the subject area of the course. At least four of the ten modules must be evaluated by invigilating exams, so they must be learned from the lecture courses that provide such evaluations. The other three units must pass the invigilator's written test, take-home test or small-scale project evaluation. In addition to these limitations, this course also provides a large number of independent learning and research opportunities (worth at least one unit) in the form of optional papers. The thesis is conducted under the guidance of the staff, usually involving the investigation and writing in a specific field of theoretical physics or mathematics, and does not require (although it does not rule out the possibility) to obtain the original results.
Second, related courses
Master of Mathematical Modeling and Scientific Computing, Master of Basic Mathematics and Computer Science, Master of Mathematics Specialty, Master of Mathematical and Computational Finance, Master of Mathematical Finance, Mathematical Modeling of Industrial Concentration (Dr. EPSRC Training Center), Theoretical Physics Theory.
Third, the application matters needing attention
Welcome to contact relevant scholars, but this is not a necessary prerequisite for the application process. If you are not sure who to contact, you should send an email to the academic assistant.
The documents you should submit in your application include the following:
1. Official records
Your report card should detail your personal achievements during your college years. You should only upload official documents issued by your organization, and any transcripts in non-English should be accompanied by certified translations.
2. Resume
In order to highlight the applicant's academic achievements and any relevant professional experience, 1-2 pages is enough.
3. Personal statement
At most one page, your statement should be written in English, and explain your motivation for applying for Oxford courses, your relevant experience and education, and the specific fields you are interested in and/or intend to specialize in. This will be based on your application reasons, evidence of motivation and understanding of the proposed research field, academic commitment beyond the requirements of the degree program, ability to work continuously and intensively, reasoning ability, ability to absorb abstract concepts, evaluation of ideas and fast pace, and an explanation of your expected path through the program.
4. Letter of recommendation
Applicants need to submit three letters of recommendation about your wisdom, academic achievements, academic potential and enthusiasm, especially to prove your ability in mathematics and theory. We expect your three letters of recommendation to be written by teachers with academic qualifications. If time is too late, you can submit two copies first, and we will begin to review your application, but the last one should be supplemented in time.
Four. Application conditions
Based on the principle of absolute equality, as long as the applicant meets the following admission requirements, we will explain and review your application:
1. Academic ability
The jury of Oxford University usually expects applicants to obtain or have obtained a first-class or second-class undergraduate degree at the beginning of this course, and obtain honors (or equivalent international qualifications), at least in mathematics, physics or related disciplines. If you have a non-British qualification certificate and want to know how your qualification meets these requirements, you can contact the National Certification Information Center (NARIC). There is no hard and fast requirement for GRE or GMAT scores.
2. Other indicators
Supporting documents: supporting documents, including reference materials and official transcripts, are required when applying.
Interview: None
Publications: No submission required.
3. English language requirements
Applicants whose mother tongue is not English usually need to provide advanced English proficiency certificates required by universities.
4. University opportunities
The School of Mathematics and the Department of Physics can provide appropriate supervision, research opportunities, teaching and facilities for your chosen field of work. When providing guidance services when necessary, the following points should be observed: the distribution of graduate guidance is the responsibility of the Institute of Mathematics and the Department of Physics, which does not always meet the preference of graduate students who are about to graduate to work with specific staff. Under special circumstances, you can find a tutor outside the Institute of Mathematics and the Department of Physics to make demands. If possible, your academic director will not change during the course. However, due to reasons that may include vacation, maternity leave or employment change, it may be necessary to appoint a new academic director during the study period or before registration.
Philosophy of theoretical physics
First of all, about the course.
Doctoral degree in theoretical physics is a research-oriented course, lasting for three to four years. You will be supervised throughout the course and join the research team you are responsible for. You will be assigned to a research group: your initial research project will start immediately and continue during your research. In the first year, you will be required to attend lectures and courses to increase your basic and professional physics knowledge. We encourage you to attend conferences and summer schools in Britain and abroad, and the Ministry of Education financially supports such attendance. At the end of the first year, you need to submit a report on your research and defend it when interviewed by graduate research groups and expert readers. The group will decide whether you can change your status from a trainee graduate student to a graduate student.
Second, the employment prospects
Oxford's doctorate in theoretical physics is very suitable for those students who want to engage in research work; Whether in academia or industry. Most alumni continue to hold post-doctoral research positions after graduation. However, there may be many career paths, with recent graduates working in investment banking, business analysis and consulting.
Third, related courses
Doctor of Astrophysics, Master of Atomic and Laser Physics, condensed matter physics, mathematics, particles in particle physics, mathematics and theoretical physics.
Fourth, others.
When applying for this scheme, you can submit at most two further applications for the following related schemes without paying additional application fees:
New sustainable photovoltaic power generation (EPSRC doctor training center)
Biomedical system method (EPSRC and MRC doctor training center)
Theory and modeling of chemical science (EPSRC doctor training center)
Verb (abbreviation of verb) application and conditions
be the same as the above