Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Oct 2026, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Jan 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Feb 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Apr 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before May 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Jul 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Aug 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 88
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Swansea, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Overview
Features
At Swansea University, the emphasis of our Nanotechnology research is on the development of applications-driven research and the transfer of technology from the laboratory to the workplace or health centre.
Interaction with industry is a key component of the centre's strategy. We are a world-leader in power electronics, telecommunications, nanotechnology and biometrics and modelling of nanoelectronic devices research.
Programme Structure
Recent PhD theses supervised in the area of Nanotechnology include:
- The application of semiconductor technology for effective single cell studies
- Cellular uptake and trafficking of nanoparticles
- Micro and Nano particle drug delivery systems
- Practical network coding schemes for energy efficient long term evolution radio access networks
- Study of the uptake of nanoparticles by cells
- Nanoplasmonics biosensing based on dipole nanoantenna
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 88
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in Engineering or similar relevant science discipline.
- As well as academic qualifications, Admissions decisions may be based on other factors, including (but not limited to): the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, intensity of competition for limited places, and relevant professional experience.
- Non UK/EU applicants are required to obtain ATAS clearance for this programme of study.
- As standard, two references are required before we can progress applications to the College/School research programme Admissions Tutor for consideration.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 47,052 AUD / year (approx. 25,000 GBP / year)
- Domestic — Citizens or residents: 9,704 AUD / year (approx. 5,156 GBP / year)
Living costs
Swansea, United Kingdom: 1,368–2,595 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding — Scholarships
Available scholarships for Nanotechnology include:
- International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries — Grant 5000 GBP, deadline not specified, Swansea University (Merit-based)
- Commonwealth PhD Scholarships — Grant various benefits, deadline not specified, Swansea University
- Music Scholarships at Swansea University — Grant 650 GBP, deadline not specified, Swansea University (Merit-based)
- Swansea University Sport Scholarship — Grant 2000 GBP, deadline not specified, Swansea University (Merit-based)
- Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES) — Grant various benefits, deadline not specified, Swansea University (Merit-based)
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant various benefits, deadline 07 Oct 2026, U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD, deadline 30 Nov 2026, ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Grant 3500 USD, deadline 15 Nov 2026, ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant various benefits, deadline not specified, OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation (Merit-based)
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Grant 19000 GBP, deadline not specified, Junhua Li (Merit-based)
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Grant various benefits, deadline 28 Feb 2027, Boustany Foundation (Merit-based)
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant 6000 USD, deadline 31 Jan 2027, Amber Scholar (Merit-based)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD, deadline 01 Mar 2027, Voice Talent Online
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD, deadline 31 Oct 2026, IvyPanda (Merit-based)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD, deadline 13 Jan 2027, Salvado Law (Merit-based)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant 3000 USD, deadline 31 Dec 2026, Anonymous Hope Fund (Need-based)
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant 22500 GBP, deadline not specified, UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant 1500 USD, deadline not specified, IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant 12000 USD, deadline 11 Jan 2027, The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme