MPhil in Multi-scale Modelling

at University of Manchester

Researchers in this group develop and use modelling and simulation tools to addresses major research challenges, from the fundamental understanding of novel phenomena at atomic, molecular, meso, micro and macroscopic levels, to the prediction of industrially-relevant fluid properties and equipment performance.
 

This theme brings together a multidisciplinary team to study systems of both fundamental scientific importance and of practical relevance to the chemical industry. Our tools include quantum mechanical methods, molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo simulations, coarse-grained simulations, dissipative particle dynamics, lattice Boltzmann, computational fluid dynamics and mathematical theory. 
 

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science is a world leader in industrially relevant research and teaching in chemical engineering and related subjects. 
 

We undertake leading-edge multidisciplinary, creative and relevant research on a wide range of topics. Focused on advancing the science and engineering of complex systems and addressing different scales and levels of complexity, the research in the Department is carried out within four main research themes:
 

• Energy
• Health
• Sustainability
• Water
   

Our breadth of research expertise and highly advanced facilities make us an ideal choice whatever your doctoral interest.
 

Facilitating research across chemical engineering and bioscience, chemistry, mathematics and analytical and measurement science, means we can offer you the benefits of a large multidisciplinary institution at the same time as ensuring you are given personal support for your professional development.

Academic entry qualification overview

We require applicants to hold, or be about to obtain, an Upper Second class Honours degree, or the equivalent qualification gained outside the UK, in a related subject area for entry to a PhD programme. A Lower Second class Honours degree may be considered if applicants also hold a Master's degree with a Merit classification.
 

English language
 

All applicants will need to demonstrate competency in English language. Applicants who do not already possess an acceptable English Language qualification will need to take a recognised test and attain the required English Language score:
 

• IELTS : at least 6.5 overall with no sub-test less than 5.5.
• TOEFL iBT: at least 90 overall with no sub-test less than 20. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'.
• Pearson Test of English: at least 70 overall with no sub-test less than 59.

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2022, the tuition fees are as follows:
 

• PhD (full-time)
  
  UK students (per annum): Band A £4,596; Band B £6,000; Band C £9,000; Band D £11,000
  
  International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A £25,500; Band B £27,000; Band C £30,000; Band D £32,000

A postgraduate degree from Manchester opens the door to a world of opportunity. We’ll give you the tools to take control of your career, putting you on an upward trajectory and giving you a head start on the competition.

In Manchester, you're part of an international community, in a city with a history of revolutionising the world, and you'll be able to immerse yourself in the possibilities this affords.
 

You can apply your skills by volunteering, making a difference to yourself and to others, or you can communicate your passion for your subject via our public engagement programmes. Employers who look for that 'something special' will really start to notice you.
 

You couldn't be in a better place to begin your life's work.