PhD Ceramics, Glasses and Polymers
Sheffield Hallam University
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Course summaryUndertake a period of intensive, supervised study as part of Sheffield Hallams research communityClosely analyse ceramics, glasses and polymers, and their applicationsConduct your experiments in cutting-edge facilitiesStudy at the internationally-recognised Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI)On this course, youll undertake a supervised, extensive study on a relevant subject within glasses, materials and polymers. In the Materials and Engineering Research Institute ...Read more

Course summary

  • Undertake a period of intensive, supervised study as part of Sheffield Hallam's research community
  • Closely analyse ceramics, glasses and polymers, and their applications
  • Conduct your experiments in cutting-edge facilities
  • Study at the internationally-recognised Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI)

On this course, you'll undertake a supervised, extensive study on a relevant subject within glasses, materials and polymers. In the Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI), you'll benefit from expert tutelage, cutting-edge facilities and a supportive environment. Your finished work will stand alongside widely acclaimed MERI publications - a large proportion of which have been considered 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent'.

How you learn

As this is a research course, most of your work will be carried out independently. You will benefit from the support and expertise of your supervisory team; including a Director of Studies and a second supervisor who have specific interest in your chosen subject area. This may include auxetic materials, biomaterials, bullet-proof and abrasion-resistant ceramics, energy reduction in glass manufacture, medical devices, nuclear waste containment and thermoelectric oxides.

You learn through

  • Independent research
  • Mentoring with your supervisory team
  • Laboratory training
  • Research and teacher training
  • Ethical research training
  • Participation in the MERI Research Colloquium
  • presenting posters and oral presentations

Future careers

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for

  • Unilever
  • Diamond Light Source
  • Schlumberger
  • Akzo Nobel
  • GSK
  • Pfizer
  • Fisher Scientific
  • Agilent
  • Sheffield Hallam University.

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Entry requirements

All applicants should hold a strong undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or a relevant masters qualification (or expectation of the same). All applicants must submit a completed postgraduate application form including a 1500 word research proposal.

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£4,786 per year

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£17,205 per year

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£17,205 per year

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Sheffield Hallam University , Sheffield

When studying a postgraduate degree at Sheffield Hallam University, students work at the cutting-edge of their field using the...

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City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Sheffield  0.1 miles away
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