Master of Philosophy [M.Phil] (Materials Science and Metallurgy)
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$52,317 /Yr
£39,336 /Yr
Important Alert
- Application Deadline for Easter 2026 Intake - Jan 14, 2026
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $52317 (GBP 39336) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Food | $4708 (GBP 3540) |
| Accommodation | $14284 (GBP 10740) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $47250 (GBP 35526) |
| 2023 | $42853 (GBP 32220) |
| 2021 | $56316 (GBP 42343) |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline for Easter 2026 Intake | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Application Deadline for Michaelmas 2026 Intake | May 14, 2026 |
| Application Deadline for Lent 2027 Intake | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Application Deadline for Easter 2027 Intake | Jan 14, 2027 |
- M.Phil in Materials Science and Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge is offered on a full-time basis for a duration of 12 months.
- This is an on-campus and thesis-based program.
- Students are strongly encouraged to participate in the Goldsmiths' Seminar Series, especially those lectures that are in their area of research interest.
- There are no compulsory lecture courses associated with this course but MPhil students are encouraged to attend undergraduate and postgraduate lecture courses that are relevant to their studies.
- The research areas of the program are:
- Device Materials
- Electron Microscopy
- Materials Chemistry
- Medical and Pharmaceutical Materials
- Structural Materials
- Clean Energy and Sustainability
- Nuclear Energy
- A small number of students (usually five or fewer) are admitted to the 1-year MPhil by thesis in Materials Science each academic year.
- MPhil students are encouraged to participate in many of the training opportunities provided by the department.
- The department has over 30 academic staff including research fellows, more than 50 administrative, technical, and support staff, and roughly 80 postdoctoral researchers, 130 research students, and 30 visiting scientists at any time.
- Students wishing to continue to PhD level research (which takes a minimum of a further 3 years) may apply during the master's year.
- The University of Cambridge ranks 4th for the Material Science and Metallurgy program according to QS World University Rankings 2020.
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Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
- Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
- Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.
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| Scholarship name | Award amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Society Bombay Scholarship Fund | Up to ₹250,000 | Candidates from Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Goa admitted to a University of Cambridge College for undergraduate, postgraduate, or short courses. |
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Cambridge C.T Taylor Fund | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Cambridge Trust Scholarship- UG and PG 2023 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 1.3 L/Yr$100,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,330/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Saltire Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 10,640/Yr$8,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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