Overview

The Science Park is home to technology companies with active research links with the Faculty. It also offers incubator space and business services for young and developing enterprises.

Features

The Faculty enjoys high-level facilities in materials analysis and characterisation, microscopy, chemical analytical science, photonics, laser treatments for surface and materials modification, mechanical, electrical and computational workshops.

In the Science and Engineering programme from the University of Chester, we have access to the University’s high performance computing cluster, and are supported by state-of-the-art library and information resources.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Biological Sciences
Physics and Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Mathematics
Computer Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

More details

We would advise contacting us at least 6 months before the time you hope to begin your studies.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 88 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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91

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible to apply for PhD programmes, applicants should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least an upper second class honours degree in a discipline appropriate to their intended area of research.
Substantial prior research experience may, in some instances, be acceptable in place of a first degree qualification.
A completed application, two references (in most cases the references shall come from independent academic referees, i.e. they are not normally provided by a prospective supervisor), an up-to-date CV and copies of appropriate certificates or transcripts must be uploaded to the application in order to be considered.

Tuition Fee

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International

18574 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18574 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Chester

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Science and Engineering.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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