Bangor University

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 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
  • Postdoctoral research associate
  • Semiconductor process engineer
  • Microfabrication engineer
  • Biomedical ultrasound researcher
  • University lecturer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,182 per year

Admission

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