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Solid State Materials (PhD/MPhil)

Cardiff University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Cathays Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Research in Materials Chemistry has a vital role to play in providing solutions to important societal challenges, including the search for new and sustainable energy sources, tackling the climate crisis, and developing new materials for advanced medical and pharmaceutical applications. The School of Chemistry at Cardiff University has well-established research strengths in Materials Chemistry, encompassing both fundamental and applied aspects of research in this field, and with a vibrant cohort of post graduate research students conducting research projects within this group. Current research in Materials Chemistry is based within three broad themes: developing and advancing new aspects of experimental techniques for investigating properties of materials applying a range of state-of-the-art experimental and computational methods to understand fundamental properties of materials designing new materials and processes for advanced materials applications Students studying post graduate research degrees in Materials Chemistry gain a wide range of skills, which typically include experience in a range of experimental methodologies for materials preparation and characterization, expertise in techniques (experimental and/or computational) for gaining detailed insights into fundamental properties of materials, and training in strategies to design new materials for specific targeted applications.

Tuition fees

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£ 26,700per year

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University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    22nd

  • Campus address

    Cathays Park Campus, Park Place, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom

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Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
A wide range of dedicated support services for international students, including pre-departure advice, airport pickups, personal tutor guidance and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Chemistry

    24th out of 50 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    135 62%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    91.0 91%

    9th

    22

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.88 72%

    44th

    1

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