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PhD of Materials Science and Engineering
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Advanced doctorate building the ability to solve challenging materials problems.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Conduct independent doctoral-level inquiry in Materials Science and Engineering. Evaluate evidence and academic literature. Communicate original research findings.
Career outcomes
- Faculty posts at universities
- High-level materials careers
Curriculum
- Four core subjects
- Two seminar-based courses
- First-year thesis research
- Three post-core electives
- A minor of two or three subjects
- A general exam and a publishable doctoral thesis.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Relevant undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or masters
- with a research proposal and personal statement.
Accepted academic background
Relevant undergraduate degree (2.1+) and/or masters; online application with research proposal (up to 1,500 words) and personal statement
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 81
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 69
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
- Research Proposal
- Personal Statement
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Contact a prospective supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the program requires them. Prepare for the required admission interview. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,530 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | City Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Engineering and Built Environment |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
October 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 30 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,530 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 81, Duolingo 120, PTE Academic 69, IELTS Academic 6.5. An interview is required.