51 PhD programmes in Materials Science in United Kingdom

The study of Engineering Materials at the University of Surrey bridges the gap between the physical sciences, where understanding of atomic and molecular phenomena helps explain fundamental behaviours, and engineering structures, where practical applications of such phenomena are realised.

The DPhil in Materials at University of Oxford is a doctoral research degree programme, typically of three to four years in duration and known as a PhD at other universities. 

Are you interested in talking your passion for physics further? The University of Salford welcomes applications to study materials and physics via our MPhil and PhD Materials and Physics research programmes.

Chemistry and Materials is a vibrant area of research at The Open University UK. We have an extensive track record in working synergistically with both industrial and academic partners.

The Materials Engineering Group research into Energy Materials at The Open University UK falls into two main categories: materials research for nuclear and conventional power station applications; nanoscale and surface engineering.

Nano and Functional Materials covers the development and study of novel nanomaterials and their assembly into multi-functional structures and devices for their application in key technological areas. This degree is offered at The University of Manchester.

The Department of Chemistry at The University of Manchester has particular strengths in biological chemistry and organic synthesis, computational and theoretical chemistry and materials chemistry (inorganic and polymer). It offers this degree in Materials Chemistry.

Biomedical materials have advanced dramatically over the last 50 years and continue to evolve today. With a rapidly growing and ageing population, there is greater demand for more efficient and effective healthcare, and this Advanced Biomedical Materials CDT at The University of Manchester will train an interdisciplinary cohort of students to compete in this field.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at The University of Manchester is one of the largest and most active departments of physics in the UK and it offers this Fluids and Soft Matter Physics programme.  We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research.

The Multiscale Predictive Approaches Applied to Mechanics of Materials programme offered by Cranfield University focuses on multiphysics modelling, degradation interaction, and computational prediction of material behaviour.

The Material Degradation Study of Energy Storage Materials for Renewable Technologies programme offered by Cranfield University focuses on molten salt exposure, thermal storage systems, and alloy durability assessment.

The Materials Science and Metallurgy programme from The University of Cambridge, is a research-based course that introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge.

Our Polymers and Composites research at The University of Manchester focuses on developing advanced polymers and multi-functional composites for a variety of applications.

The Metallurgy and Corrosion research taking place at The University of Manchester is the largest UK activity dedicated to research on the development, properties, and performance of metals and alloys for demanding environments across all applications.

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science is a world leader in industrially relevant research and teaching in chemical engineering and related subjects.  This Advanced Functional Materials and Analytical Science programme is offered at The University of Manchester.

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science at The University of Manchester is a world leader in industrially relevant research and teaching in chemical engineering and related subjects. It offers this degree in Catalysis and Porous Materials.

The Structural Integrity group at The Open University UK is actively involved in research supporting development of the R6 Procedure for the assessment of the integrity of structures containing defects.

The PhD in Soft Matter and Liquid Crystals Physics programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of the field.

The goal of this Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0 PhD program at University of Cambridge is to develop leaders in the field of Materials 4.0 and ambassadors for a broader cultural shift in the practice of materials science. 

Postgraduate research study in Nanomaterials Science at University of Lincoln provides an opportunity to engage in rigorous scholarly pursuit, and contribute original research to a body of academia.