Course summary
Led by the University of Nottingham and working with the universities of Loughborough, Newcastle and Liverpool, this four-year PhD programme will produce research leaders in Additive Manufacturing and 3D printing. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills to fully utilise and improve the use of advanced manufacturing, and use it to tackle major scientific and engineering challenges. The programme includes: specific training in advanced manufacturing and 3D printing methods and techniques opportunities to attend international study tours a student cohort encouraging collaboration and team work in multi-disciplinary groups working with industrial sponsors (subject to agreement) a minimum three-month industrial internship (subject to agreement)
Modules
Study takes place over three semesters, autumn, spring, and summer. You will start with a two week intensive module that examines both the basic implementation and theory of additive manufacturing. You will also be introduced to Metrology and will be part of cutting-edge lectures and experience hands-on training. You will also undertake a number of group and individual projects giving you the opportunity to work in small, multidisciplinary teams to individual research projects. For the most up-to-date module information and full details, please visit the course page on our website.
Entry requirements
First or 2:1 honours degree or MSc with distinction in physics, chemistry, engineering, biological sciences or a related discipline.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD