Bangor University
Electrical Materials Science MPhil
Bangor University

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - h Bangor Campus
  • Sep 1, 2023 Full-time - 2 years
  • On campus - h Bangor Campus
  • Sep 1, 2023 Full-time - 3 years

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Research Areas in Electrical Materials Science with research interests in:

  • Electronic and dielectric properties of weakly conducting materials

  • Properties of metal, semiconductor and insulating surfaces

  • Electrokinetic manipulation of bioparticles

  • Lipid films in Langmuir monolayer and bilayer forms

  • Metal dielectric and metal semiconductor interfaces

  • Interaction of ultrasound with biological materials

  • Hydrocarbon polymers Lab-on-a-chip

  • Microfabrication

  • Biological polymers, enzymes & cells

  • Medical applications of ultrasound

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 4.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 5.5
    • Others Pre-masters English 5 month program
    • 5.0
    • Others Pre-masters English 6 month program
    • 4.5
    • Others Pre-masters English 9 month program
    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • (no subscore less than 5.5)
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • (no subscore less than 5.5)
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Electrical Materials Science, MPhil, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of Bangor University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Bangor University

Founded in 1884 in Bangor, Wales, Bangor University offers strong support when it comes to student research initiatives. Some examples include the Environment Centre, a dedicated Language facility, and Europe’s largest underground root laboratory in Treborth Botanic Gardens. Additionally, the campus is situated less than 15 minutes away from Garth Pier on-foot, one of the main places to visit in Bangor.

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Where is this programme taught

Bangor Campus
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