Overview

The Materials Science and Metallurgy programme from The University of Cambridge department in Cambridge leads a wide spectrum of cutting-edge materials research with state-of-the-art facilities.

Through completion of a PhD in Materials Science and Metallurgy at The University of Cambridge, students will have:

gained a comprehensive understanding of techniques, and a thorough knowledge of the literature, applicable to their own research;

demonstrated originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in their field;

shown abilities in the critical evaluation of current research and research techniques and methodologies;

Programme Structure

Students are encouraged to take individual responsibility for developing their knowledge and skills in their own subject area, and seek opportunities for training in the Department of Materials Science, and other University departments.

PhD students are encouraged to participate in many of the training opportunities and other activities available to students in the University, including seminars given by members of the University and experts from outside, and external conferences, and to become fully integrated members of the Department’s Research School.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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OR

100

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IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Materials Science View 51 other PhDs in Materials Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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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.
Students should have achieved at least a good upper second-class honours degree in a UK four-year master's degree or a UK three-year bachelor's (honours) degree plus a relevant one- or two-year master's degree or equivalent. Students graduating from a master's level programme that has a range of pass levels should usually be in possession of a 'merit' before embarking on their PhD studies. On occasion, a period of research experience in a relevant area may be taken into account when the academic background of prospective students is considered.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

42546 GBP / year

≈ 42546 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11208 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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Overview

Through completion of a PhD in Materials Science and Metallurgy at The University of Cambridge, students will have:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Cambridge

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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