Overview
Our multidisciplinary research activity covers broad, socially relevant materials themes that allow us to meet the needs of industry and society.
Our Materials research at The University of Manchester is organised into eight research themes , although research projects often involve researchers in other groups, other schools, other universities and industry.
Career opportunities
The employment prospects following graduation from our research programmes are excellent; our graduates typically go on to research and development and management/consultant positions in industry and careers in academia.
Programme Structure
Research themes include:- Biomaterials
- Coatings and ceramics
- Fashion management and marketing
- Imaging and characterisation
- Metallurgy and corrosion
- Nano and functional materials
- Polymers and composites
- Textiles and apparel
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
- Students need to talk to a supervisor before applying and check the projects’ deadlines.
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Disciplines
Materials Science View 54 other PhDs in Materials Science in United KingdomAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The standard academic entry requirement for this PhD is an upper second-class (2:1) honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent) OR any upper-second class (2:1) honours degree and a Master’s degree at merit in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent).
Tuition Fee
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International
26500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26500 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4786 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.
Bands:
- UK: A - £4,786 / B - £7,000 / C - £10,000 / D - £14,500 / E - £24,500
- International: A - £28,000 / B - £30,000 / C - £35,500 / D - £43,000 / E - £57,000
Living costs for Manchester
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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