Phd in Astrophysics

University of St Andrews

The School of Physics and Astronomy offers a number of options for prospective postgraduate students wishing to follow a research-based degree programme. The School welcomes all applications for these programmes, as discussed below. Applications are particularly welcome from those with a willingness to commit to the School and University's aspirations towards equality, diversity and inclusivity.We encourage applicants to view the list of potential PhD projects linked below, and to contact prospective supervisors.The School has PhD and EngD opportunities covering all research themes in the School. In addition to the traditional research-based training, these programmes offer advanced taught-course components. The EngD is an alternative to a traditional PhD and is aimed at students wanting a career in industry. The EngD involves co-supervision between academic and industrial partners.The Astronomy group undertakes research ranging from the largest scales in the universe, galaxy evolution and cosmology, to the intermediate scales in molecular clouds and star formation, to the small scales in protoplanetary disks, stellar activity, and exoplanets (and their potential satellites) and their chemical compositions to uncover extrasolar environments where life may evolve.

Physics and Astronomy