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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Newcastle University
Full Time
APR-25
36 months
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Newcastle University
Full Time
JAN
36 months
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Newcastle University
Full Time
APR-25
36 months
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Newcastle University
Part Time
APR-25
72 months
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Newcastle University
Part Time
JAN
72 months
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Our Materials Engineering degree includes the development, specification and engineering applications of new and existing materials.
Overview
Our research areas within Materials Engineering include
Work covers the production, property measurement and performance assessment of:
Your research will focus on understanding the physical and chemical descriptions that underlie material's performance. You'll also work towards developing property and performance models of materials
We focus on developing new materials for advanced engineering applications. This includes microelectronics, optics and power transmission
Current research projects include:
One of our research strengths is measurement and modelling of the mechanical response of materials at high-spatial-resolution. This is particularly in microelectronic and optical devices. A combination of unique equipment and interdisciplinary expertise supports this. Another research focus is the materials requirements for sustainable development. This includes the use of key resources, in particular water and energy. We have significant research into the generation of:
Your development
The School of Engineering runs a postgraduate training programme. It is compulsory for all new students and involves selected taught modules. You'll receive research training from the Science, Agriculture and Engineering Graduate School. This covers professional/key skills, personal development and research techniques.
You may supplement your income by leading laboratory demonstrations and tutorial classes.
A 2:1 Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject. However, combinations of the following can be taken into consideration: undergraduate qualifications, masters qualifications and relevant work experience.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,712 per year
Students from Domestic
Tuition fees (per year): £4,712 - £11,512. The mentioned fees is for 2023/24 entry. There may be slight increase in 2024/25 year.
£29,800 per year
Students from EU
Tuition fees (per year): £29,800 - £37,200 per year (PhD Full time and MPhil Full time).
£29,800 per year
Students from International
Tuition fees (per year): £29,800 - £37,200 per year (PhD Full time and MPhil Full time).
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