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Materials are at the heart of the modern world and we are at the forefront of developing the science behind them. Wide-ranging research
At the School, we encompass a unique and exceptional breadth of research and training in materials engineering, science and technology - biomaterials, nanostructured materials, polymers, technical textiles, ceramics and glasses, corrosion and protection, metallic materials, paper science and composites - and in cutting-edge textile design, fashion, retailing and management. These activities are built on our global reputation for excellence and award-winning research. Your optionsAs a postgraduate student, you have the opportunity to study at all postgraduate levels - research and taught; from Certificate, Diploma and MSc through to PhD, EngD, MEnt, EntD, MPhil and MSc by Research. Development of our programmes has been driven by industry, ensuring a sought-after qualification with transferable skills to prepare you for your chosen career. Our alumni enjoy challenging careers in industry and academia, and many are invited to join Industrial Steering Groups in the School, ensuring that we retain our international standing as a centre of excellence and innovation in the materials sector. Introduction to postgraduate research programmesAs a postgraduate research student at the School, you will be able to choose from a specialist range of subjects across the Materials discipline, our research groups include:
Your future
A research-level award from the School and the University is held in the highest esteem and recognised worldwide. Many of our graduates go on to work in the most prestigious institutions and organisations throughout the world; companies include Rolls Royce, 3m, Jaguar, Corus, Marks and Spencer, Johnson and Johnson, and Smith and Nephew. FundingThere are many exciting and fully-funded research studentships available in the School for both Home and Overseas students. Keep up to date on our funding pages, which can be found at www.manchester.ac.uk/materials/postgraduate Introduction to postgraduate taught coursesIndustry is at the core of our postgraduate courses, and the result is an exciting and progressive portfolio of science, technology and management based programmes for graduates and industry professionals from a wide range of backgrounds. By working closely with industry, we ensure that our courses are at the forefront of scientific and industry practice and that our graduates are highly sought after and widely employed across a diverse range of industry sectors. The courses are taught by internationally-renowned experts in their field, comprising members of the School's academic staff and leading industrial practitioners.
FundingThere are a number of scholarships available to both Home and Overseas students - early application is advisable for all scholarships. To keep up-to-date on all scholarship and bursary opportunities and fees information, please go to our website www.manchester.ac.uk/materials/postgraduate The SchoolOur postgraduate teamWe are very happy to answer any questions you have regarding the School, postgraduate programmes, or life at The University of Manchester. We understand that this is an important decision, and we are here to help and advise on any matter. Contact us: pg-materials@manchester.ac.uk You can find further details on postgraduate study in the School, at our website: Industry supportWe are supported by leading research councils and organisations worldwide, many funding specialist research centres in the School to focus on ground-breaking research topics. Current specialist research activities include: Aerospace Research InstitutePlaying a vital role in positioning The University of Manchester at the forefront of international aerospace research. 
Light Alloys Towards Environmentally Sustainable Transport (LATEST) EPSRC Portfolio PartnershipAn integrated and focused programme of materials research that targets key enabling technologies of the light alloys industry. Materials Performance CentreA world-class interdisciplinary centre for training and research in nuclear materials science and engineering. Northwest Composites CentreA centre of international scientific reputation to the benefit of the composites industry. World-leaders
Our academics are world-leaders in their field of research, and in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008) we were ranked top in the UK for research power. Our substantial research income supports more than 200 research students and 75 postdoctoral research assistants - in turn generating exciting and innovative research opportunities spanning the breadth of materials. Our alumni enjoy challenging careers in industry and academia, and many are invited to join Industrial Steering Groups in the School, ensuring that we retain our international standing as a centre of excellence and innovation in the materials sector. World-class facilitiesTo underpin the research and teaching activities, we have established state-of-the-art laboratories, which allow comprehensive characterisation and development of materials. These facilities range from synthetic/textile fibre chemistry to materials processing and materials testing. To complement our teaching resources, there is a comprehensive range of electrochemical, electronoptical imaging and surface and bulk analytical facilities and techniques. 
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