Mechanical Engineering PhD/MSc by Research
Program Overview
The PhD/MSc by Research in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Birmingham offers an internationally renowned research environment in specialized centers, including Advanced Manufacturing, Biomedical and Microengineering, and Vehicle Technology. Led by esteemed academic staff, students engage in groundbreaking research using advanced facilities, contributing to transformative advancements in the manufacturing sector. By fostering independent inquiry and intellectual growth, the program prepares graduates for careers in academia, industry, and beyond.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
By studying a PhD/MSc by Research in Mechanical Engineering you will be leading pivotal change. Unlock new discoveries in an internationally acclaimed research environment that is leading innovative and transformational changes in the manufacturing sector. Research degrees in Mechanical Engineering are offered through three research specialist centres: Biomedical and Microengineering; Advanced Manufacturing Centre; and Vehicle Technology. Our research is often interdisciplinary, involving not only other areas of engineering but also biological sciences, chemistry, medicine, physics and psychology. By undertaking an intensive research project, backed by intellectual and scientific knowledge, you will be joining a vibrant and proactive research environment.
Careers:
A PhD degree is a necessary experience / training for anyone wishing to start an academic career. There are also facilities for group design work, two new RP3D printing machines complementing the existing Denford table top four axis Compact 1000 Pro CNC router and milling machines. Our £2.5 million machining research equipment is housed in a single purpose-built laboratory, enabling us to complete research contracts with industrial partners involving aeroengine manufacture, new materials evaluation (including titaniums and carbon fibre composites) and micro-sensor development for a whole range of applications. We have a biomedical engineering laboratory within a Class 2 containment area, equipped with the latest electro-mechanical testing machines for evaluating surgical implants, enabling us to work with surgeons and with the healthcare industry. We also have recently invested in a cryogenic energy laboratory, a £1 million purpose built facility for energy storage using cryogenic liquids, state-of-the-art equipment and a major demonstration plant. Mechanical Engineering research at Birmingham is organised into three focused research centres: Advanced Manufacturing CentreManufacturing is the life-blood of the world economy, transforming ideas and inventions into real products. Vehicle TechnologyWe are exploring the sustainability and efficiency to create the engines of the clean engines of the future with high-profile automotive companies.
Annual Tuition Fees 2024/25 academic year £4,786 UK students, full-time £27,360 International students, full-time Learn more about fees and funding. Postgraduate Doctoral Loan A Postgraduate Doctoral Loan can help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate doctoral course, such as a PhD. Scholarships We offer a range of We currently offer up to 10 scholarships for doctoral research degrees per year. Applications to the doctoral scholarships are made in consultation with the potential supervisor.
