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The course is intended to bridge the gap between undergraduate work and the research frontier in theoretical physics. For those with a 3- or 4-year undergraduate degree, it is often the best route to a PhD programme.

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A PhD degree in the Theoretical Physics Group enables outstanding students to pursue fundamental research at the forefront of theoretical physics. Successful applicants typically have a 4-year undergraduate degree and/or a relevant Masters degree.

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