PhD in Materials Science and Metallurgy
University of Cambridge
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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4 years

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The PhD is a research-based course that introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge. An illustrative list of PhD projects is available on the Department website. Prospective applicants are welcome to make contact with academic staff to discuss the research opportunities available.Educational aims of the PhD programmeGive students with relevant experience at masters level the opportunity to carry out focused research in the discipline under close supervision.Give students the ...Read more

The PhD is a research-based course that introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge. An illustrative list of PhD projects is available on the Department website. Prospective applicants are welcome to make contact with academic staff to discuss the research opportunities available.

Educational aims of the PhD programme

  • Give students with relevant experience at master's level the opportunity to carry out focused research in the discipline under close supervision.
  • Give students the opportunity to acquire or develop skills and expertise relevant to their research interests.
  • Give students training in transferable skills to broaden their horizon above and beyond the focus of their research in the Department.

Learning Outcomes

Through completion of a PhD in Materials Science and Metallurgy, students will have:

  • gained a comprehensive understanding of techniques, and a thorough knowledge of the literature, applicable to their own research;
  • demonstrated originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in their field;
  • shown abilities in the critical evaluation of current research and research techniques and methodologies;
  • demonstrated some self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and acted autonomously in the planning and implementation of research;
  • followed a comprehensive transferable skills training programme to develop skills and attributes for future careers and;
  • produced a dissertation for examination.

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Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Masters (Pass). Applicants should have achieved at least an upper second class honours degree in a UK four-year Master's degree or a UK three-year Bachelor's (Honours) degree plus a relevant one/two-year Master's degree, or equivalent.

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£9,858 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

University Composition Fee: £9,858; Maintenance: £18,625.

£37,458 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.

University Composition Fee: £37,458; Maintenance: £18,625.

£37,458 per year

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Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

University Composition Fee: £37,458; Maintenance: £18,625.

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University of Cambridge
The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1TN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cambridge  0.6 miles away

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