Bangor University

Renewable Materials

Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom

Course overview

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 Programme Length PhD: 3 years full-time or 5 years part-time; MPhil: 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time Study Overseas We offer '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.

Key highlights

  • Specialise in the science of wood and plant fibres
  • Research natural fibre reinforced composites and their properties
  • Explore plant-derived materials as chemical feedstocks and products
  • Study wood ultrastructure, decay mechanisms, chemical modification and preservation
  • Split PhD option lets international students research partly in their own country
  • Opportunities to carry out research fieldwork overseas

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 (6.0) overall (figure in brackets is the minimum in each component)

Scholarships

  • Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research

    20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Heads of School Scholarship

    10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • Inclusive Bangor Scholarships

    Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.

  • Refugee Scholarship

  • Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships

    50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Materials scientist
  • Wood scientist
  • Composites research engineer
  • Bio-based materials researcher
  • University lecturer
  • Research and development scientist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,182 per year

Admission

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