PhD Topological Design with Integrated Study

... United Kingdom
... University of Birmingham

Course Overview

The Centre for Doctoral Training in Topological Design draws on expert researchers from across the Sciences and Engineering, who use topological principles to make new discoveries and design new materials and devices with unusual mechanical, optical, electronic and magnetic properties.

Topological Design is concerned with the functionality of an object or device derived from its shape rather than the material it is made from. Topology is the branch of mathematics that describes properties of objects which are preserved under continuous deformations (such as stretching, bending, twisting and crumpling).

General Eligibility

We require candidates to secure at least a 2.1 or equivalent in their undergraduate studies. We consider applicants with a background in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Engineering or Material Sciences, but we also consider other subject areas.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

    • IELTS 6.0 with no less that 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

Programme Information
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Course Category

Biological and Medical Sciences


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Campus Name

Birmingham, England


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 4 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

Home full-time: £10,170, International full-time: £21,150,


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