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50 PhD programmes in Materials Science in United Kingdom

Electrical Materials Science
Practice your research skills surrounded by peers and professors who share your passion. Join the Electrical Materials Science programme offered by the Bangor University.

Geospatial Engineering
The Geospatial Engineering MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University aims to foster, promote and conduct research of international quality. We attract high-quality graduates and researchers and train them to international standards.

Advanced Composites
This Advanced Composites programme from University of Bristol is a four-year postgraduate research programme, which integrates an industry relevant research project with a taught programme in technical subjects related to composites materials, design, mechanics and manufacturing, as well as business skills and transferable skills training.

Engineering Materials
The study of Engineering Materials at the University of Surrey bridges the gap between the physical sciences, where understanding of atomic and molecular phenomena helps explain fundamental behaviours, and engineering structures, where practical applications of such phenomena are realised.

Engineering: Mechanics, Materials and Advanced Manufacturing
The wide ranging research degree of Engineering: Mechanics, Materials and Advanced Manufacturing from Cardiff University incorporates cutting edge research which fosters innovation and sustainability, supports social and economic development, and contributes to improvements in health and quality of life by ensuring the safety and best performance of materials and structures.

Materials and Energy
The School of Chemistry from Cardiff University has developed a particular strength in Materials and Energy, with a research group dedicated to this exciting area of study. As part of the Materials and Energy programme, students can conduct their research within this group.

Ceramics, Glasses and Polymers (Part-time)
Conduct an extensive study into ceramics, glasses and polymers within the internationally-recognised Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI) in the Ceramics, Glasses and Polymers (Part-time) course at Sheffield Hallam University.

Micro- and NanoMaterials and Technologies
The Micro- and NanoMaterials and Technologies programme of the University of Surrey is a four-year doctoral programme for researchers who aspire to important leadership positions in industry. Study combines industrially relevant research with taught courses, and it gives you the opportunity to work closely with one of our industrial partners.

Materials Science
At the Queen Mary University of London, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Materials Science.

Materials Science and Engineering (Part-time)
On this Materials Science and Engineering (Part-time) course from Sheffield Hallam University undertake supervised study in the Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI), with exceptional facilities and expert support.

Materials and Structures
Established in 1997, Materials and Structures research at the University of Hertfordshire has been supported with grants from the European Union, EPSRC, DTI, EEDA, Innovate UK, KEEP and industry.

Materials and Fluid Flow Modelling
Undertake doctoral studies in the highly-regarded Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI), joining a thriving academic community in the Materials and Fluid Flow Modelling at Sheffield Hallam University.

Metallurgy and Materials
Advance your career in materials science and engineering research by collaborating with internationally renowned partners within the Metallurgy and Materials Science course at University of Birmingham.

Materials
The Materials programme offered at Loughborough University focuses on today’s global challenges, including sustainability, energy production and healthcare. It encompasses the development of advanced materials including nanomaterials, high performance ceramics and composites and their processing.

Renewable Materials
The PhD/MPhil Renewable Materials postgraduate programme is being offered by the Bangor University, within the School of Natural Sciences.

Materials Engineering
This Materials Engineering PhD programme from Newcastle University includes the development, specification and engineering applications of new and existing materials.

Materials Science
The Materials Science Research Centre MPhil/PhD programme at Royal College of Art focuses on the invention and the experience of materials to address real world challenges, such as environmental sustainability, and human health and wellbeing.
Nano and Functional Materials
Nano and Functional Materials covers the development and study of novel nanomaterials and their assembly into multi-functional structures and devices for their application in key technological areas. This degree is offered at The University of Manchester.
Materials Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry at The University of Manchester has particular strengths in biological chemistry and organic synthesis, computational and theoretical chemistry and materials chemistry (inorganic and polymer). It offers this degree in Materials Chemistry.
Materials and Physics
Are you interested in talking your passion for physics further? The University of Salford welcomes applications to study materials and physics via our MPhil and PhD Materials and Physics research programmes.