PhD Mechanical and design engineering postgraduate research degrees

The University of Portsmouth has a complete PhD programme in Mechanical and Design Engineering for students who want to do research after their first degree. This programme helps students find clever and helpful engineering solutions for problems in the world. The research done here looks at things like using smart technology for wheelchairs, making better solar panels, improving medical devices, and creating light materials for making things.

Students in this programme can choose to get a PhD, an MPhil, or a PhD by Publication, giving them different ways to continue their education. The university helps with research through its special Doctoral College and by giving students expert teams to guide them. Students doing research can use modern labs and computer tools, including equipment for testing, 3D printers, and X-ray tools, all of which are important for learning and research.

Applicants will need to send in a personal statement. In this, they should explain why they want to study this course and share other important details about their education. They will also need a reference from a teacher or an employer. They can also choose to include their CV (a summary of their work experience) with their application.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need at least an upper second-class undergraduate degree or its equivalent in a relevant subject such as mechanical engineering, product design, materials science, or a related engineering field.
• Alternatively, a master's degree in a suitable subject will be considered. Professional experience and/or qualifications that are equivalent to these academic requirements may also be accepted. All applicants will also undergo an interview process as part of the admission procedure.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants who are not from English-speaking backgrounds need an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no score less than 6.0 in any part of the test. Applicants can also send in scores from other approved English tests that are just as good.
• Another way to meet this English requirement is to complete a special English course that the university offers before the main studies begin.

For these programmes, the annual tuition fee for international students is £19,200, and Part-time fees are half of the full-time rate.

Full-time and part-time MPhil courses are eligible for the Government Postgraduate Loan, which is available only to UK and EU students. Similarly, full-time and part-time PhD courses are eligible for the Government Doctoral Loan, also for UK and EU students only. Further information on other possible ways to fund your studies can be found on the university's "funding your postgraduate research degree" page.

Completing a postgraduate research degree in Energy Engineering at the University of Portsmouth gets students ready for jobs that make a real difference in many areas, like:

• Mechanical Engineer (Research & Development)
• Design Engineer
• Materials Scientist
• Robotics Engineer
• Product Development Engineer

To apply for a research degree in Mechanical and Design Engineering, applicants need to complete an online form. Applicants can contact AHZ’s trained counsellors today for help.