Overview
About the programme
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. We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research, including Soft Matter and Liquid Crystals Physics.
The Department has a strong presence in a number of Manchester-based centres for multidisciplinary research: The National Graphene Institute, the Photon Science Institute, the Manchester Centre for Non-Linear Dynamics, the Dalton Nuclear Institute, and the Mesoscience and Nanotechnology Centre. In addition, the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire is a part of the Department.
Programme Structure
Research:
- The Soft Matter and Liquid Crystals group offers a well-equipped laboratory and strong research activities across a broad range of topics related to Soft Matter, in particular, thermotropic and lyotropic liquid crystals, as well as composite systems based on anisotropic fluids, like polymer-modified liquid crystals, colloidal liquid crystals, and dispersed nano-systems.
- We are a multi-disciplinary group, which works at the overlap between physics, chemistry, materials science, biology and engineering.
- As such, we are involved in a large range of collaborations, not only with other groups and centres at the University of Manchester, but also nationally and internationally.
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.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Materials Science Physics View 54 other PhDs in Materials Science in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum of a 2:1 class UK Masters honours degree, or international equivalent, or a first degree with an additional Masters degree, or international equivalent, is required.
- Applicants with a First Class Bachelor degree, or international equivalent, with proven research experience may also be considered.
Tuition Fee
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International
28000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28000 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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