Overview

This Future Innovation in Non-Destructive Evaluation programme from University of Bristol connects universities with industry. The result is research that makes a difference - EDF, Airbus and E.ON are just a few of the companies our students have worked with to create real impact.

The University of Bristol leads, alongside centre partners Imperial College London and the Universities of Manchester, Nottingham, Strathclyde and Warwick. The CDT has been co-created by a consortium of 49 companies, including Airbus, Rolls-Royce, EDF, BAE Systems and Shell.

Career prospects

Graduates are found in a variety of careers all over the globe, including world-leading research. Many work as consultants or as part of large-scale engineering industries with excellent employability as a result of studying in the centre.

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Programme Structure

Projects fall into three broad themes:

The Future NDE technologies theme will focus on the physics and engineering of the sensing transducers, imaging and processing methods.

Future infrastructure NDE will be driven by the need to reduce manual inspection through increased use of robotic manipulators and permanently installed systems.

Future manufacturing inspection places speed and automation at its core which must be seamlessly integrated, including into fast-moving production lines.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering View 35 other PhDs in Mechanical Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have or expect to obtain a first class, good 2:1 degree or Master's in engineering or physical science. In our experience the best candidates can use their knowledge to solve technical problems, are interested in useful research, are well-organised and are good communicators.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5106 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Home: part-time

£2,553 per year

Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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