Overview

There is a particular focus on phosphors and other materials for lighting devices. We have a world-leading collection of materials characterisation techniques at our disposal, including a recently commissioned transmission electron microscope. In this area, we have relationships with a large number of SMEs.

Features

Our Materials Characterisation and Processing researchers at Brunel University London create knowledge and advance understanding, and equip versatile doctoral researchers with the confidence to apply what they have learnt for the benefit of society.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Heat Pipe and Thermal Management

Advanced Powertrain and Fuels

Assessment of Structures and Materials under Extreme Conditions

Robotics and Automation

Bioprocess and Biopharmaceutical Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Materials Science View 53 other PhDs in Materials Science in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

The general University entrance requirement for registration for a research degree is normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (1st or 2:1).

If you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK, you must prove knowledge of the English language so that we can issue you a Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS). To do this, you will need an IELTS for UKVI or Trinity SELT test pass gained from a test centre approved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and on the Secure English Language Testing (SELT) list.

Tuition Fee

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International

23615 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23615 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 London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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