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Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus
Part Time
Oct 2026
6 Year
Research engineering that shapes everyday life and take your your expertise in Mechanical and Design Engineering into an independent research degree focused on practical solutions to real-world challenges. Join research that searches for creative, workable engineering answers to society’s most pressing issues — and make your own contribution to that work. Follow in the footsteps of students improving powered wheelchairs with AI, developing more efficient solar panels, supporting local clinicians and enhancing medical devices. Explore innovations such as lightweight manufacturing materials and other advances that improve performance, sustainability and usability.
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