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    Doctorate
    Materials Science

    PhD Materials Science

    University of Sheffield

    Sheffield, United Kingdom • Est. 1905

    Course overview

    Doctoral research in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, covering metals, polymers, composites, and functional materials. Sheffield is home to the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre.

    Entry requirements

    Master's degree or first-class undergraduate degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field. Applicants must submit a research proposal and secure a supervisor. Funding via EPSRC or university studentships.

    Tuition$25,000/yr
    Duration3-4 years
    LanguageIELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
    StartSeptember 2026
    Part-time workNo
    Est. living cost$15,000/yr
    ScholarshipNo

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