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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Sheffield Hallam University
Full Time
FEB-25
4 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Sheffield Hallam University
Full Time
FEB-25
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Sheffield Hallam University
Full Time
MAY-25
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Sheffield Hallam University
Part Time
FEB-25
7 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Sheffield Hallam University
Part Time
MAY-25
7 years
Select a an exam type
Course summary
This course allows you to undertake research into a specific area of materials and fluid flow modelling. This varied subject encompasses everything from liquid crystals and polymers to hemodynamics. Your work will join extremely well-regarded MERI publications - a high proportion of which are 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. Indicative topic areas include liquid crystals, self-assembled structures and foods, and you may use wide-ranging simulation methods - molecular dynamics or Monte Carlo, for example - for your work.
Future careers
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for/in
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
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)
£17,205 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£17,205 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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