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Hello, This is a bit of a random question, but I thought I would ask it here. I am interested in doing a PhD in engineering in the UK. However, of course, funding is extremely difficult to come by. I was having a conversation with a friend who said that her cousin paid for his by working...

I've been searching for msc/msc+phd funding in the UK for quite a while but it seems the most I can obtain is a tuition waiver as I don't meet the residency requirements for a living stipend of any sort (3 years in the UK). Consequently I am reconsidering my career options upon graduating and...

Is there any point in doing a theoretical/astrophysics degree from home, even if you are able to achieve exceptionally good grades, what about people who are agoraphobic and can't get to a uni?

right guys I am 13 years old,live in uk and I am in year 9, my maths level is 7b and science is 7b so what do i need to get in a gcse's and a level's to be on my way to becoming an astro/particle phycisist? oh and please tell me what subjects to choose in gcse's (i am going to pick triple science).

Hey guys, I'm newly registered on the forums but have been reading for ages and all the stuff is hugely useful but alas I am finally stuck and can't find any answers to my question! Now for a lab report I have calculated the acceleration due to gravity using the equation: g=(2π/m)^2...

Hey, I'm an undergraduate student, studying Mathematics and Computer Science (but dropping the Computer Science part next year) at a UK university. I definitely want to do a PhD and get into academia later on, and I've read countless times that undergraduate research is the best way of...

So i have pretty much terrible GCSEs compared to most people (Bs/Cs), i messed around a lot after my GCSE's and finally fixed up around 18, now I'm in my second year of a levels (A2) studying A level maths, chemistry, economics, AS Further maths. I achieved AAAA in Maths chem and economics and...

I am currently looking at what research groups to apply to for starting a PhD next year, is there anywhere particularly good that I am missing out? I did my Masters in Theoretical Physics but I am actually leaning more towards a mixture of both experimental and theory at this stage, I did do...

So I am wanting to start applying for PhDs for entry in Sept/Oct 2012, I graduated from Uni last year so I don't really have any guidance on this! I do have a good idea of what I want to apply to do, and have a list of places I would like to apply (saving this for another thread haha :) )...

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I read stuff on this website all the time where people have given accounts of how they've had to study 80 hours a week or whatever to get an A or to maintain the GPA required for the top grade. Also, I'm aware that a PhD takes much longer to complete across the pond than it does over here in the...

Hi, I am in 6th form and trying to work out which unis to put on my ucas form for physics. Currently I think I will put Leeds, Manchester, York, Cambridge and Warwick, but I am also thinking about Nottingham, Lancaster, and Sheffield. If any of you go there or have been there can you tell me...

Hi everyone, I am thinking of applying for a PhD in Astrophysics to start in October 2012, at the moment I'm still researching different Unis both here and abroad but in doing my research I've seen that for your long term career prospects it doesn't matter so much what Uni you go to, but more...

So I have a 1st class honours degree in maths and physics from my undergrad university. I then went on to do the part iii course at cambridge where i did only theoretical physics courses. I got a merit for that. Currently I'm working abroad for a year in a non-maths related job (hopefully my...

I'm a 3rd year undergraduate in Spain contemplating continuing my studies upon graduating next year. I was initially considering doing my 4th final year via Erasmus exchange at Imperial College London so I could take some electives that my university doesn't offer. Unfortunately today I found...

Hi! I need some help to find a university in Uk. I'm studying electrical engineering in 4th year. Next year (5th) I want to go to the UK to finish the course. At my university I have two modules that I have to do to finish the course, so plan to have these modules at a university in the...

Hi! It's first time I write. I'm an Italian Undergraduate in Physics, I'm about to get my first three years-degree in Italy(laurea triennale) in Physics, general-theoretical curriculm, within a few months(3,4). I'm planning to apply in a UK University for a one-year MSc or MPhil.Obviously, my...

I'm about to start the fourth year of my undergraduate physics course at Cambridge in the UK at the end of which I will be awarded an M.Sci and B.A. Since I am confident that I want to continue in academia, I have started looking around for a PhD. Since, I'm not a British citizen (but I am EU so...

I am reading Physics and Mathematics at a top UK university. I would like to eventually have a job in quantitative finance. Reading the forums I have learned that it is conventional for applicants to be at least an MSc and are usually physics Phds. This is good, but I do not wish to take...

Hi guys - I was hoping that someone maybe had some experience or knowledge about using an access course as a way of getting into uni to study physics. I'm hoping to get into Swansea Uni in the next two years, and have already spoken to the admissions department. As expected - the focus is very...

Hi guys, I'm just looking for some advice, and will be greatful for anyone's time. Here's the situation: I'm 25 and left school after my GCSEs - so i'll say that I have nothing in terms of qualifications, an my work is completely unrelated, so counts for nothing. I'm really hoping that...

Hello I am finishing my physics degree and I am interested in doing postgraduate study in the area of nuclear physics. I was thinking about doing the course mentioned in the title, which is offered at the University of Birmingham. Does anyone know anything about this course, or other courses...

Hi guys, Just wanted to know the reputation of Cranfield University in UK, specifically for their Astronautics and Space Engineering Master Program. Is it worth to study there and what's the downside of the University (if there is any.) I tried to look for rankings and info about...

Hello there, I am considering to import a laptop from USA into UK. I understand that due to different regions the software may be different. Is it hard to alter this without reinstalling the software? In addition, I have read that by importing this product to UK I would need to pay custom duty...

Hello, I'm currently attending university in the UK, and I'm on a 3-year physics bachelor course. Most people in the UK don't go straight into a PhD after the bachelor, but instead do a 12-month master first. As the bachelor is entirely taught and there are not many chances to do original...

I'm approaching the end of an MPhys Degree and weighing up the various options available to me, and I'm fairly certain that I want to pursue a Ph.D. in something to do with physics. I'm also very interested in combined fields such as nanotechnology, nuclear fission, other methods of energy...

Hi, I'm a 27 year old with undergraduate masters in physics. I am currently working as a process engineer in UK and trying to write up a phd in semiconductor physics. However, I'm seriously lacking the motivation to write up and wondering if there is something better I could do as a career -...

Hey there, I'm still at undergraduate level studying Physics right now, but looking ahead at the possibility of pursuing a PhD I'm slightly worried about what some people are saying. I'm currently studying at quite a good university, but seeing as I wanted to do a year abroad to learn a...

Hi friends, simple question here. I have a system that needs to be earthed, currently I am connecting it to an earthing rod which I have outside, however it would be more convenient for me to have the system indoors. Would wiring the Earth connection to the Earth pin in a standard UK plug...

hello, I m looking for physics textbooks for high school. specifically the books that students taught at public school (age 10-18). especially from US or UK or any other English speaking country. thank for your help

Hi PF, first post here! I am a current year 12 first year A level student in the UK, and will be applying to university in my next academic year, in september. I am on course to study physics, but I would like to self study to get a deeper understanding in physics, and the maths required...

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Hi Guys, How you doin? I am new to this site and from Philippines. I am a secondary teacher here in our country and I am teaching the subject Physics and Chemistry. I just have a question. Where to acquire accurate information about UK visa? I was offered a job in UK together with my...

http://www.thorea.org/publications/ThoreaReportFinal.pdf I am a MSc student in the UK and am looking into a PhD in Thorium reactor research. ADSRs seem great from this document and others I have been directed to. What do other people think? Viable Gen IV or waste of time? yours Stephen

Does anyone know of some NSF programs to fund US citizens to do PhDs in the UK or elsewhere outside the US?

I think the non-payment of tax is a separate issue. How many people are non-taxpayers? Of more concern to me (going off topic a second) is this, care of our friends in the European Court: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12022013

Hi. Currently I`m studying manufacturing engineering at Warsaw University of Technology at bachelor`s degree level. After that, I`m considering continuing to master`s degree, but outside of my home country. Since English is the only foreign language i know, I`ve chosen UK. My main goal in...

Last one for the night. Here is a clear example of a government saying one thing, with the intention of secretly doing the exact opposite. Very troublesome when the Prime Minister of a nation can be overruled by subordinates...

Hi, I graduate university this summer with a physics degree, (4 year masters, specialising in astrophysics and particle physics), and I'm very keen to do a PhD in cosmology. Does anyone know which departments are the best to work in, for this field? I'd love a project on QSOs as a probe of...

Hey forum! Now, to give you a quick background, I'm a 25 year old french guy, planning my career in physics at the moment. So I've come across something that I've found to be quite surprising: in the UK, a PHD seems doable without a masters degree and after only three years of undergraduate...

Okay, so I've applied for the following courses: Warwick - Maths and Physics Joint Honours - Offered AA Birmingham - Theoretical Physics - Offered AA Nottingham - Theoretical Physics - Offered AA/AB (Confirmed offer, but the exact details are being considered) Imperial College London -...

I'm quite concerned about that...

Homework Statement An object is given a push along a surface of which the coefficient of kinetic friction is .20. The initial velocity is 4m/s. How far does it go before it stops. Homework Equations Fnet=ma Ff=U(Fn) The Attempt at a Solution Is it just me or do you have to know...

Hi, I was wondering where to choose to do a PhD. At the moment I'm studying Physics and Maths in the UK. After three years I am going to get a BS. Also, I am an EU national and therefore will have obtained a 'setled' status after three years, so after that time my status will be equal to...

Hello, I am interested in applying to graduate schools in the US. I understand that I need to take the GRE exam, but I don't know of any test centres in the UK which will allow me to take it. It seems difficult to find this information online. I live in Cardiff so somewhere not too far...

How do people hunt for wild game in countries that don't allow gun ownership? Do they just not? Hounds are illegal now too, I thought.

Hello, is it possible to get into a university in England or Ireland without taking the GCSE's, do they accept SAT scores?

UK Ministry of Defense Report Findings "The UK Ministry of Defense report "UAP in the UK Air Defence Region[2] released to the public in 2006 draws several conclusions as to the origin of "Black Triangle" UFO sightings. Their researchers conclude that "Black Triangle" UFOs are formations of...

Hi all, Just wondering if there are any Dosimetrists on here who have made the switch from the UK to the USA? I'm considering this move after working as a Dosimetrist for five years now and would be grateful for any information/help/guidance on how best to make this happen Thanks

Hi, I'm going into my second year of 6th form and I've done: A level maths (did the "fast track" option) AS Physics AS Chemistry and I will be doing fast track A level Further Maths AS French (But I'm dropping that) So I'll leave with A level Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry...