About this program
MPhil/PhD Engineering
Engineers provide the critical link between scientific discovery and the practical application of knowledge to meet the needs of business and society. Researchers in the School of Engineering can benefit from the expertise of our academics and award-winning industry links. Opportunities are available in a variety of areas relevant to today's engineering industry.
Opportunities are available in a variety of areas relevant to today's engineering industry including health monitoring and diagnostics, robotics and automated systems, communications, networks, and embedded systems, power systems, sustainable energy systems, combustion and fuels, big data, material manufacturing, computational modelling in computational fluid dynamics and finite element analysis, and laser diagnostics.
The School of Engineering's expertise is centred on core disciplines of industrial digitalisation and system intelligence, and sustainable energy and power systems. Throughout these programes, students will have the chance to collaborate with industry on projects that can deliver tangible benefits to employers, the sector, and society.
A range of training programes are offered to support students' development and enhance their skills. Research students are supported in publishing their work in conference proceedings and international learned society journals, and are encouraged to present their work as part of the University's research seminar series.
Admission requirements
Entry Requirements
First or upper second class honours degree or a Master's degree.
If you are an overseas student, you may require an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) certificate in order to enrol on this course.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Research Areas and Topics
Opportunities are available in a variety of areas relevant to today's engineering industry including health monitoring and diagnostics, robotics and automated systems, communications, networks, and embedded systems, power systems, sustainable energy systems, combustion and fuels, big data, material manufacturing, computational modelling in computational fluid dynamics and finite element analysis, and laser diagnostics.
Specific research areas include:
- Applied Machine Learning for Engineering
- Big Data
- Biomedical Engineering (Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Biomedical Signal Processing, Biomedical Image Processing, Neural Engineering (Neuroengineering), Medical Imaging, Neuroergonomics).
- Communications, Networks, and Embedded Systems
- Computational Modelling in Finite Element Analysis
- Digital Health and Care Provision Systems
- Engineering Design and Systems Engineering
- Engineering Education and Pedagogy
- Gas Turbine Aerodynamics and Aero-mechanics
- Health Monitoring and Diagnostics
- Industry 4.0 (Cyber-Physical Systems and Digital/Smart Manufacturing)
- Laser Diagnostics
- Materials and Manufacturing (Functional Nanofibres, Nanofibre Manufacturing, Sustainable Packaging Materials)
- Non-Traditional Machining processes (Nano Surface Finishing, Micro-machining, Laser-based Metal Processing).
- Power Systems
- Robotics, Automation and Control Systems (Industrial Robots, Agricultural Robotics,Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, Automated Driving Systems, Active Safety and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Electric Vehicles, Active Chassis Control)
- Supply Chain Management
- Sustainable Energy Systems/Technology
- Thermofluids (Combustion and Fuels, Fluid Dynamics and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), Fuel Cell Internal Flows, Mechanism and Performances, Biofuel and Biomass, AI to Energy Systems).
The key to success on a postgraduate research programe is to find a research topic that you are passionate about and identify a supervisory team that has expertise in this area. The first thing that all prospective students should do is directly contact a member of staff from one of these areas that you feel is best aligned with your chosen research area to discuss the application process further. You can find our more about our staff and our research activity on our School pages.
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the University of Lincoln website for more information.
Tuition
2022/23
Full Time
- Home: £4,596
- International: £16,400
Part-Time
- Home: £ 2,298
- International: £8,200
2023/24
Full Time
- Home: £4,712
- International: £16,700
Part-Time
- Home: £ 2,356
- International: £8,350
Qualification
How You Study
Research students will be allocated two academic supervisors and the College Research Degrees Board will monitor their progress throughout the programe. Students will be encouraged to participate in our research seminar series and in the University's Doctoral School and training programes. The School will also support students in applying for funding to attend conferences, and in publishing their work in conference proceedings and refereed journals.
Due to the nature of postgraduate research programes, the vast majority of students' time will be spent in independent study and research. They will have meetings with their academic supervisors, however the regularity of these will vary depending on their own individual requirements, subject area, staff availability, and the stage of their programe.
Career paths
A doctoral qualification can be the capstone of academic achievement and often marks the beginning of a career in academia or research. A research programe provides the opportunity to become a true expert in your chosen field, while developing a range of valuable transferable skills that can support your career progression. A research-based degree is also the most direct pathway to an academic career. PhDs and research degrees are a great chance to expand your network and meet diverse people with similar interests, knowledge, and passion.
The University’s Doctoral School provides a focal point for Lincoln’s community of researchers, where ideas and experiences can be developed and shared across disciplines. It also offers support and training to help equip you for both academic and non-academic careers.
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