University of Birmingham vs Manchester

I’ve received offers at both University of Manchester and Birmingham to study Physics and Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology respectively. I thought I was going to Birmingham, but now having seen Manchester again, I really don’t know what to do. Accommodation prices are similar, and I like both unis.

I specifically want to study particle physics, and potentially go on to do a phD in it, but don’t know which uni is better, and which to go to. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Ghostlady

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by Hogan36367

I’ve received offers at both University of Manchester and Birmingham to study Physics and Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology respectively. I thought I was going to Birmingham, but now having seen Manchester again, I really don’t know what to do. Accommodation prices are similar, and I like both unis.
I specifically want to study particle physics, and potentially go on to do a phD in it, but don’t know which uni is better, and which to go to. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi hogan I’m a mum of a PhD particle physicist. Her route was physics particle and cosmology at Lancaster for four years then is working with neutrinos for her PhD at Manchester, first two years it was physics and maths and everyone learning the basics. Then third year she branched into her field. She went with the modules and what they could provide. Flavour physics and gauge theories and particle she loved the best. Still loved cosmology because it kept her interest in space, but her heart was with particle. Go with the ones that got particles physics modules in and other relatable topics. PhD side of things: particles less competitive than Astro when it comes to applying but definitely have multiple unis in mind. She had Manchester Lancaster Liverpool and Sheffield. Manchesters got a few different experiments and the team she’s in is funded by the European research council and they have one or two students a year. Other people and PhD projects at Manchester could have different funding like stfc and different intake numbers September of year two of PhD you have to go a high energy physics summer school for two weeks. There’s approx 100 students each year from all over the country and last year was Durham, year before Oxford. I think either uni you will do well at. Manchester’s and Lancasters support has been great for her 😊

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malevolentmeter

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by Hogan36367

I’ve received offers at both University of Manchester and Birmingham to study Physics and Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology respectively. I thought I was going to Birmingham, but now having seen Manchester again, I really don’t know what to do. Accommodation prices are similar, and I like both unis.
I specifically want to study particle physics, and potentially go on to do a phD in it, but don’t know which uni is better, and which to go to. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi, I'm currently studying Physics at Birmingham, and I had the exact same dilemma when first applying.

I chose UoB over UoM primarily due to my preference for the campus life, but the teaching here is great and there is lots of flexibility with the physics course. The school of physics has incredible careers support so you can get advice regarding a PhD route very easily. There's an active particle physics research team with CERN collaborations so there'll definitely be opportunities to engage in particle physics should you choose UoB.
Regardless of which one you choose, you definitely won't regret it as they're both great universities.

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