Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Physics - Particle Physics in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin
University College Dublin, Belfield Ireland
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The UCD School of Physics stands as a premier institution for physics education and research, renowned globally for its excellence. Consistently achieving top positions in national and international rankings, the school maintains its prestigious status.
Approximately 50 graduate researchers, predominantly PhD candidates with a significant international contingent, contribute to the school's vibrant academic community. The faculty comprises a diverse, globally-minded team engaged in cutting-edge research across various physics disciplines.
Students benefit from collaborative opportunities with CERN's large-scale experiments. Current research focuses on CMS top-quark and Higgs-boson studies at the Large Hadron Collider, LHCb detector development, precision measurements of Z and W cross-sections at 7 TeV, and Standard Model verification through Z/W cross-section ratios. For inquiries, reach out to Martin Gruenewald or Ronan McNulty.
The Experimental Particle Physics group, founded at UCD in 2002, investigates high-energy particle collisions to push the boundaries of fundamental physics. This research occurs through international partnerships utilizing advanced detectors at major facilities like Fermilab in the US and CERN in Switzerland.
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible to enter a research master’s degree or PhD programme an applicant must have obtained a minimum of an upper second-class degree or equivalent in a relevant bachelor degree.
IELTS - An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.