
Electrical Materials Science
Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom
Course overview
Electrical Materials Science with research interests in: Electronic and dielectric properties of weakly conducting materials Properties of metal, semiconductor and insulating surfaces Electrokinetic manipulation of bioparticles Lipid films in Langmuir monolayer and bilayer forms Metal dielectric and metal semiconductor interfaces Interaction of ultrasound with biological materials Hydrocarbon polymers Lab-on-a-chip Microfabrication Biological polymers, enzymes & cells Medical applications of ultrasound Programme Length PhD: 3 years full-time; MPhil: 2 years full-time
Entry requirements
A good honours degree or equivalent is required.
Key highlights
- Research into electronic and dielectric properties of weakly conducting materials
- Study of metal, semiconductor and insulating surfaces and interfaces
- Electrokinetic manipulation of bioparticles and lab-on-a-chip research
- Microfabrication and hydrocarbon and biological polymer research
- Interaction of ultrasound with biological materials and medical applications
- Lipid films studied in Langmuir monolayer and bilayer forms
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 feesHeads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of feesInclusive 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
- Postdoctoral research associate
- Semiconductor process engineer
- Microfabrication engineer
- Biomedical ultrasound researcher
- University lecturer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,182 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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