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Metallurgy and Materials PhD

University of Birmingham

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Course overview In this course you advance your career in materials science and engineering research by collaborating with internationally renowned partners. 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. Explore a range of research interests guided by our world-leading academic staff such as Materials Processing, Materials for Challenging Environments and Materials for Sustainability. You'll have access to cutting-edge equipment and facilities, along with industrial support to build valuable connections. What makes a Metallurgy and Materials PhD at Birmingham different? You will address real-world challenges and broaden your impact in the supportive environment of the School of Metallurgy and Materials, the oldest department of its kind in the UK. You’ll be offered opportunities to work on diverse topics in materials science and engineering, often in collaboration with industry. As a founding partner of the Manufacturing Technology Centre, we facilitate innovative manufacturing processes and technologies to be developed at an industrial scale. Through the High Temperature Research Centre, in collaboration with Rolls-Royce, we enable research and experimentation to deliver rapid high-quality product and process innovation all the way to very high Technology Readiness Levels.

Tuition fees

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£ 29,310per year

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University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    14th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities and is known all around the world for its pioneering research.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Materials Technology

    4th out of 12 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    172 79%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    5th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.27 82%

    4th

    3

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