Modelling of Heterogeneous Systems PhD

Entry requirements

2:i honours degree at BSc or an integrated Master’s degree (e.g. MPhys, MChem, MSci, MEng etc.) in a physical sciences, mathematics or engineering discipline.

Months of entry

October

Course content

The HetSys training programme addresses three key training needs:

• Span disciplinary barriers. The most challenging real-world heterogeneous systems are intrinsically multidisciplinary, requiring integration of a diverse range of modelling methods.
• Incorporate uncertainty in modelling. Training in uncertainty quantification will enable students not only to perform simulations, but also to quantitatively assess their reliability.
• Promote robust Research Software Engineering (RSE). Training in sustainable software development will enhance software usability and extend its lifetime.

CDT training will run throughout the four-year PhD programme with all aspects designed to meet the three key training needs above, and to develop transferable skills. You will be recruited directly onto a project and will have a supervisor from the start of the course, as well as a second supervisor in a related area and a cohort mentor for academic and pastoral advice. In projects with industry links there will often also be an industry co-supervisor.

Department specialisms

Examples of areas of current research within the remit of the HetSys CDT include the following themes: Novel electronic devices Catalysis across scales High-performance alloys Direct-drive laser fusion Heterogeneous modelling for future medicines Smart nanofluidic interfaces Composite materials with enhanced functionality Heterogeneity of underground systems Mathematical challenges Simulation optimisation

Information for international students

You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following:

• Band A
• Overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 and component scores.

Fees and funding

For more information on funding please visit our Postgraduate fees and funding page.