Metallurgy and Materials University of Birmingham

Overview

At one of the UK's largest research centres, you'll be at the forefront of innovation and discovery, pushing the boundaries of this field. You can expect to enter a variety of career areas in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, defence, energy, electronics, healthcare, and manufacturing, reflecting the versatile and high-demand nature of the skills gained through the Metallurgy and Materials Science programme from the University of Birmingham .

Career opportunities

You can expect to enter a variety of career areas in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, defence, energy, electronics, healthcare, and manufacturing, reflecting the versatile and high-demand nature of the skills gained through a PhD in Metallurgy and Materials.

You may also decide to opt for a career in academia, with some popular choices being as Research Fellow, Postdoctoral Researcher, Lecturer and HE professional services roles.

There is no single definitive list of jobs you can do with a PhD, but former alumni of the School have gone on to enjoy exciting careers in Rolls-Royce, GE, BAE Systems, Deloitte, Airbus, Unilever, amongst many others.