Materials Engineering MPhil, PhD
Newcastle University
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Our Materials Engineering degree includes the development, specification and engineering applications of new and existing materials.OverviewOur research areas within Materials Engineering includekinetics and formation mechanisms of new materialspredictive modelling based upon mechanistic understandingWork covers the production, property measurement and performance assessment of:ceramicspolymersmetalscompositesYour research will focus on understanding the physical and chemical descriptions that ...Read more

Our Materials Engineering degree includes the development, specification and engineering applications of new and existing materials.

Overview

Our research areas within Materials Engineering include

  • kinetics and formation mechanisms of new materials
  • predictive modelling based upon mechanistic understanding

Work covers the production, property measurement and performance assessment of:

  • ceramics
  • polymers
  • metals
  • composites

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:

  • developing novel surface engineering processes and materials (such as fullerene-like coating materials)
  • energy-based methods for performance modelling
  • nanomaterials and nano characterisation techniques
  • novel materials for intensified processes

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:

  • energy from novel sources
  • low carbon and renewable technologies
  • application of materials for the healthcare sector
  • the clean-up of effluent and wastewater.

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.

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Entry requirements

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.

Tuition fees

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£4,712 per year

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Students from Domestic

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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

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Tuition fees (per year): £29,800 - £37,200 per year (PhD Full time and MPhil Full time).

£29,800 per year

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Students from International

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Tuition fees (per year): £29,800 - £37,200 per year (PhD Full time and MPhil Full time).

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Newcastle University
Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

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King’s Gate Newcastle upon Tyne Northumberland NE1 7RU United Kingdom
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