Doing a PhD
Thinking about doing a PhD?
Many physics students consider doing a PhD after their undergraduate studies. Some choose going into the academe because they see themselves being a scientist and would like to do research as a career. Other see it as a stage in their professional development, a way to deepen their physics knowledge and research skills that would then be valuable in an industrial setting as well. Either consideration is valid to do a PhD. You do not need to decide between the industry and academe at the point of deciding to go for a PhD.
We created a video where three PhD students at the School of Physics and Astronomy talk about why they decided to do a PhD, what committment it takes, what a day in the life of a PhD student would look like and what professional possibilities a PhD degree would open up. Here is a short version of the interview with the key points.
Or click here for the full video (35 min).
The PhD students are Karel Green (Astrophysics PhD), Mikey Anderson Jennings (Astronomy PhD ) and David Jonson (Cold Atoms PhD).
Interviewed by Dr Olga Fernholz, Placements Manager and Career Lead for the School of Physics and Astronomy, UoN.
We hope this video would give you a better idea about what it is like to do a PhD in physics and astronomy, help you make a decision whether to pursue the degree and shed some light on future professional opportunities with a PhD degree.