PhD/MPhil Nano and Functional Materials at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Design materials with properties built in at the nanoscale. Nano and functional materials research develops materials engineered at the nanoscale for specific functions, from sustainable polymers and nanomaterials to advanced composites. As a postgraduate researcher in this Department of Materials research theme, you will have access to research centres including the National Graphene Institute and the Henry Royce Institute. Apply for one of our advertised research projects, or bring your own research question to a supervisor to develop a proposal.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: Department of Materials | Duration: PhD 3–4 Years Full-Time, MPhil 1 year Full-Time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Department of Materials encompasses an exceptional breadth of research and training in materials, from design and development, to performance and protection and management and marketing. Our multidisciplinary research activity covers broad, socially relevant materials themes that allow us to meet the needs of industry and society.

Career pathways

The employment prospects following graduation from our research programmes are excellent; our graduates typically go on to research and development and management/consultant positions in industry and careers in academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The standard academic entry requirement for this PhD is an upper second-class (2:1) honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent) OR any upper-second class (2:1) honours degree and a Master’s degree at merit in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent). Other combinations of qualifications and research or work experience may also be considered. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6 in writing and listening, and 5.5. in all other sub-tests. Interview: An interview is required for entry to this programme of study.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,100 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time); Band B fee band Source

International applicants: GBP 31,400 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time); Band A fee band Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: PhD 3–4 Years Full-Time, MPhil 1 year Full-Time

Apply through the official page: https://www.se.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/getting-started/applying/

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