Master of Philosophy in Materials Science and Metallurgy at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

This full-time course is designed to provide further training in research in materials science after a minimum of at least three years of university-level education to UK bachelor's level or overseas equivalent. MPhil students are encouraged to participate in many of the training opportunities and other activities available to students in the University and become fully integrated members of the Department's Research School. Students carry out a one-year research programme under the supervision of a member of the Department of Materials Science academic staff.

Faculty: School of the Physical Sciences | Department: Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy | Duration: 12 months full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 2027, April 2027, October 2027, January 2028, April 2028 | Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Thesis / Dissertation Assessment is by submission of a thesis of not more than 15,000 words on a topic approved by the Degree Committee for the Faculty of Physics and Chemistry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a Good II.i Honours Degree. Students should have achieved a good second-class honours degree (or overseas equivalent) prior to admission. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall (Listening 7.0, Writing 7.0, Reading 6.5, Speaking 7.0). International applicants needing a visa require ATAS clearance after an offer.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,208 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 42,546 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: January 2027, April 2027, October 2027, January 2028, April 2028

Duration: 12 months full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/pcmmmpmsm/apply

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