Metallurgy and Materials,PhD

University of Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham

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University of Birmingham

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Birmingham (Edgbaston)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 29,310 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Metallurgy and Materials,PhD

About

Course overview

Advance your career in materials science and engineering research by collaborating with internationally renowned partners. At one of the UK's largest research centres, you'll be at the forefront of innovation and discovery, pushing the boundaries of this field.

Explore a range of research interests guided by our world-leading academic staff such as Materials Processing, Materials for Challenging Environments and Materials for Sustainability.

You'll have access to cutting-edge equipment and facilities, along with industrial support to build valuable connections.

During my PhD, I was able to attend international conferences in India, China and France. This gave me the opportunity to discuss my work with others, as well as experiencing countries I hadn’t visited before. Attending conferences increased my confidence in presenting and discussing my work, and I found it one of the most beneficial things I did whilst carrying out my PhD.
Rachel Punch
PhD Metallurgy and Materials

Programme Structure

You will be given opportunities to colloborate with industry, take up specialised courses and attend research conferences. Below is an indicative idea of what you could spend your time on, but your research may be different to this and will be discussed in advance with your supervisor.

You will work with your supervisors to define the structure of your project, start to review the scientific literature and set out the scope of work that you will undertake. Opportunities to work with colleagues at Birmingham, other universities and from industry may be involved, depending on the nature of the project that you plan.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

English Program Requirements

International Students

English language

For students whose first language is not English, one of the following English language qualifications is required:

IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band
TOEFL: 80 overall with no less than 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 19 in Writing
Pearson Test of English (PTE) including online: Academic 64 with no less than 59 in all four skills
Cambridge English (exams taken from 2015): Advanced – minimum overall score of 169, with no less than 162 in any component

International students applying for this programme will need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office before the University can issue you with a Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS). We recommend that you apply for your ATAS certificate as soon as you receive an offer from us.

Career

Birmingham has been very kind to me and I've got so many good memories from here, it's really hard to choose. I look back on it and just smile, as you can probably see!

Annabel Fitzgerald, PhD Metallurgy and Materials.

University Careers Network

Preparation for your career should be one of the first things you think about as you start university. Whether you have a clear idea of where your future aspirations lie or want to consider the broad range of opportunities available once you have a Birmingham degree, our Careers Network can help you achieve your goal.

Our unique careers guidance service is tailored to your academic subject area, offering a specialised team (in each of the five academic colleges) who can give you expert advice. Our team source exclusive work experience opportunities to help you stand out amongst the competition, with mentoring, global internships and placements available to you. Once you have a career in your sights, one-to-one support with CVs and job applications will help give you the edge.

If you make the most of the wide range of services you will be able to develop your career from the moment you arrive.