Key information
Duration
- Full-time — 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Application deadline not specified.
Students need to talk to a supervisor before applying and check the projects' deadlines.
Language
English — TOEFL iBT 90
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Materials Science, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Overview
About the programme
A Nano and Functional Materials research degree from the Department and The University of Manchester is held in the highest esteem and recognised worldwide. Many of our graduates work in the most prestigious institutions and organisations throughout the world.
Much of the Department's research has a significant impact on society and commerce; such as the development of new welding techniques enabling more fuel-efficient jet engines, and a new class of high performance, low density magnesium alloys to improve performance and reduce fuel consumption in the aerospace and automotive industries.
Programme Structure
Research
- Our activities include scalable routes towards graphene and related 2D materials, surface engineering and functionalization, 3D printing with 2D materials, study of interface interactions in nanomaterials, and high-resolution electron microscopy and spectroscopy.
- Other activities include nanostructured materials for regenerative medicine, aerogels and 3D assemblies for energy applications, multifunctional composites for aerospace, energy and biomedical applications, and graphene biosensors, nanoelectromechanical sensors.
- We also focus on bio-inspired and bio-enabled multifunctional materials, as well as thermal and thermoelectric properties of 2D materials.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- The standard academic entry requirements for a Doctorate level programme is an Upper Second UK honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant science or engineering discipline or a first degree with an additional UK Masters degree (or international equivalent).
- In your application you'll need to include; your chosen research project or the name of the project you are proposing (and your research proposal), the name of your supervisor, how you plan on funding your research, details of your previous study, and names and contact details of your two referees.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country.
- 56,750 AUD / year (≈ 29,900 GBP / year)
Living costs
Manchester, United Kingdom — 1,224–2,272 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.