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We're at the forefront of pioneering global research and technological advancements in a range of areas including biophysics, condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, plasma physics and fusion energy. We drive scientific, industry and policy progress through our cross-disciplinary research centres and state-of-the-art facilities.

As a Visiting Student at York you'll be fully integrated into academic life at a world-class, research-led university.

Undergraduate students

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.0 with 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in all other components (the language requirements are part way down the page. The other requirements are not applicable).

For more information, see our undergraduate English language requirements.

Postgraduate students

Academic requirements

Postgraduate students should hold a good undergraduate degree (2:2, 2:1 or first) in physics or a related subject. 

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.0 with 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in all other components (the language requirements are part way down the page. The other requirements are not applicable).

For more information, see our postgraduate English language requirements.

Choosing your modules

You can view the department’s modules in the module catalogue. To help you get started, we have written a short guide on how to use the module catalogue.

To study a module, you must meet the necessary requirements, so please choose modules which are suitable for you. Final module registration will happen at the start of your first semester at York. 

Teaching schedule

You can study in our department for the following periods:

  • Full academic year
  • Semester 1 only
  • Semester 2 only

Examination and assessment

For information on assessments, please see the module catalogue.

Start your application

Contact us

Dr Gonzalo Vallejo Fernandez
International Officer

gonzalo.vallejofernandez@york.ac.uk

Physics Postgraduate contact

pet-pgr-admin@york.ac.uk

Postgraduate modules

Contact us

Dr Gonzalo Vallejo Fernandez
International Officer

gonzalo.vallejofernandez@york.ac.uk

Physics Postgraduate contact

pet-pgr-admin@york.ac.uk