Renewable Materials

Entry requirements

A first degree or MSc in a relevant subject is required.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Renewable Materials with specialisations in:

• Science of wood and plant fibres
• Natural fibre reinforced composites
• Use of plant-derived materials as chemical feedstocks
• Wood ultrastructure and decay mechanisms
• Chemical Modification
• Preservation and flow
• Composite Properties
• Chemical Products from plants.

Research Excellence Framework (REF) score

The 2014 Research Excellence Framework recognised that more than three-quarters of Bangor’s research is either world-leading or internationally excellent. Based on the University submission of 14 Units of Assessment, 77% of the research was rated in the top two tiers of research quality, ahead of the average for all UK universities.