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 of 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.

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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

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-18 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-11 00:00:00
Starting 2026-04-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Materials Science View 54 other PhDs in Materials Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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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.

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Tuition Fee

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International

24795 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24795 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

5006 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5006 GBP per year during 36 months.

Tuition for international: £12,395 part-time

Tuition for UK: £2,503 part-time

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

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