Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 24 months (PhD: 3 years full-time; MPhil: 2 years full-time)
- Part-time: 36 months (PhD: 5 years part-time; MPhil: 3 years part-time)
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
It is possible to start a PhD degree at any point in the year at most academic Schools, subject to agreement with the supervisor.
Language
English
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 85
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Bangor, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Materials Science, Sustainable Energy
Overview
The Renewable Materials programme offered by the Bangor University is in such a great location for studying and researching environmental issues; they are minutes away from a huge diversity of landscapes and environments. They are active across a whole range of disciplines, leading research into some of the most pressing environmental issues across the world.
Study Overseas. Visit the programme website for more information
The university offers 'split' PhD/MPhil programmes for international students with part of the study taking place in the student's own country or a third country. Many of our British and other European students also carry out fieldwork overseas for their research.
Programme Structure
Renewable Materials with specialisations in:
- Science of wood and plant fibres
- Natural fibre reinforced composites
- Use of plant-derived materials as chemical feedstocks
- Wood ultrastructure and decay mechanisms
- Chemical Modification
- Preservation and flow
- Composite Properties
- Chemical Products from plants
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: First Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 85
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A first degree or MSc in a relevant subject is required.
- To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
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: 40,000 AUD / year (≈ 21,000 GBP / year)
Domestic
Citizens or residents: 9,535 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Part-time Postgraduate Research tuition fee is 50% of the full-time Postgraduate Research tuition fee per annum
Living costs
Bangor, United Kingdom: 1,257–2,171 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Available Scholarships
- Alumni scholarship – Bangor University – 1,000 GBP – Deadline: Anytime – Merit-based
- Snowdon Masters Scholarship – Bangor University – 30,000 GBP – Deadline: Not specified – Merit-based
- Deans Scholarship – Bangor University – 6,000 GBP – Deadline: Anytime – Merit-based
- International Scholarship – Bangor University – 4,000 GBP – Deadline: Anytime – Merit-based
- Heads of School Scholarship – Bangor University – Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified – Merit-based
- Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research – Bangor University – Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified – Merit-based
- Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships – Bangor University – Various benefits – Deadline: 07 Jul 2027 – Merit-based
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – U.S. government – Various benefits – Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship – ServiceScape – 1,000 USD – Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships – ACES Education Fund – 3,500 USD – Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation – Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified – Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students – Junhua Li – 19,000 GBP – Deadline: Not specified – Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Boustany Foundation – Various benefits – Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 – Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – IvyPanda – 1,000 USD – Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Voice Talent Online – 1,000 USD – Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students – educations.com – 5,000 USD – Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – Admit Lab – 10,000 USD – Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Salvado Law – 1,000 USD – Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Anonymous Hope Fund – 3,000 USD – Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) – 22,500 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – IELTS from 6 to 9 – 1,500 USD – Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – 12,000 USD – Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
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