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Overview
The Superconductivity - Enabling Transformative Technologies at University of Cambridge will create a step change in superconductivity training in the UK by using a cohort-based approach to provide a diverse new generation of researchers with the interdisciplinary and teamwork skills required to develop transformative technologies needed to engineer Net-Zero, advance healthcare, and deliver novel quantum devices.
Key facts:
The programme will provide the skills that are strongly needed by industry which is expanding in various directions to address the challenges outlined above. Experimental projects will train students in practical skills such as cryogenics, materials synthesis and characterisation, precision measurements, instrument development, and working at international facilities.
Theoretical/computational projects will train students in advanced theoretical and computational techniques such as machine learning.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
A Research Project
Lecture based course in the superconductivity area
Practical Techniques Training Modules
Research Frontier Colloquia
Group Research Project
One mini-project with partner institution
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT OR
100
IELTS 7
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants for this course should have achieved a Masters (Pass).
- If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
- The Degree Committee for the Faculty of Physics and Chemistry normally requires applicants to have the equivalent of a UK master's (pass). This requirement is in addition to satisfying the University minimum academic requirement. Applicants should obtain the equivalent of:
- at least a II.i in a UK four-year "integrated master's" (honours) degree, OR
- at least a II.i in a UK three-year bachelor's (honours) degree plus a relevant one/two-year UK master's degree.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents42546 GBP / year≈ 42546 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents11208 GBP / year≈ 11208 GBP / year
Additional Details
Part-time:
- National - £6,725
- International - £25,528
Living costs
Cambridge
United Kingdom
846 - 1465 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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