Data-Driven Engineering and Sciences (PhD) at University of Bristol

Programme overview

From personalised healthcare and sustainable energy to robotics and advanced manufacturing, data-driven research is transforming science and engineering. This PhD in Data-Driven Engineering and Sciences will equip you with advanced skills in modelling, computation and data science, preparing you to contribute to the next generation of scientific and technological innovation. We welcome graduates from across STEM disciplines who are curious, motivated and excited to learn.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Department: School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology | Duration: Up to four years full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This four-year PhD begins with a distinctive first year of cohort-based training and exploration. You'll build a shared foundation in scientific machine learning, computational and mathematical modelling, and data-intensive research, while following a personalised programme tailored to your background and interests. Instead of traditional exams, you'll undertake research-oriented tasks, mini-projects and real-world challenges in collaboration with academic and industrial partners.

Career pathways

As this is a new course there is no graduate destination data. However, numerous engineering and technology companies have already expressed interest in collaborating with our students.

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Application information

Entry requirements

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their international equivalent: a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in engineering, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, physics, or related disciplines. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree (or international equivalent). Applicants with a non-traditional background may be considered provided they can demonstrate substantial equivalent and relevant experience that has prepared them to undertake their proposed course of study. English language: profile level E.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,343 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,300 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Up to four years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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