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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Manchester Metropolitan University
Full Time
Oct 2026
3 Year
With a PhD or other postgraduate research degree in Engineering you will- Work with leading experts in the field. We deliver high quality, impactful research. In the most recent national evaluation of research, 64% of our work was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF2014). Choose from our flexible study pathways. We offer research master's and PhD programmes, which can be pursued full, or part time. Join a thriving research community. Our research spans the breadth of modern engineering, from healthcare engineering to materials research. We are investing in a number of new research centres and facilities in order to deliver cutting-edge research attuned to the needs of industry and society. Use our impressive facilities and workspaces. These include dedicated drop-in spaces for postgraduate researchers, a £4m heavy engineering workshop for research in surface engineering, state-of-the-art 3D printing facilities, and a £3m building housing our specialist genetics and bioengineering facilities. Undertake tailored personal and professional development training. Our comprehensive training programme equips you with the skills necessary to pursue careers in academia or industry. Benefit from our close links with industry. We work closely with local and national industry partners to ensure we are developing products and techniques that meet real-world needs.
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