Applications for postgraduate study (full-time, part-time and industry-based) by research, leading to a PhD are welcomed. Research in the department is grouped into five main areas, each drawing on a range of different fields. The areas are:
Chemical Engineering
Engineering of Microwaves, Terahertz and Light (E-MIT)
Energy
Nuclear Science and Engineering
Structures, Materials and Manufacturing
The University will use all reasonable effort to deliver the courses as described, but the University reserves the right to make changes to advertised courses. In exceptional circumstances that are beyond the University’s reasonable control (Force Majeure Events), we may need to amend the programmes and provision advertised. In this event, the University will take reasonable steps to minimise the disruption to your studies. If a course is withdrawn or if there are any fundamental changes to your course, we will give you reasonable notice and you will be entitled to request that you are considered for an alternative course or withdraw your application. You are advised to revisit our website for up-to-date course information before you submit your application.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
October 2025
Lancaster University
Bailrigg,
Lancaster,
Lancashire,
LA1 4YW, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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