PhD Graphene NOWNANO CDT / Entry requirements

Year of entry: 2024

Academic entry qualification overview

We welcome applications to the PhD Nanoscience from graduates with an excellent degree (first or upper second) or an equivalent international qualification in science, engineering or biomedical disciplines.

Applicants should be enthusiastic and looking for a challenging interdisciplinary research training environment. Fully funded places are available for Home/UK students. 

 EU/International applicants are welcome to apply if they are in recipient of external scholarships or on a self-funded basis.

For exceptionally academically strong EU/International applicants with demonstrable research potential the CDT may be able to assist with applications to University of Manchester scholarships

  • China Scholarship Council and The University of Manchester's Joint Scholarship Programme
  • President's Doctoral Scholar Award

  • FSE Dean's scholarships

Details of these scholarships can be found on the Faculty of Science and Engineering website .

There may also be alternative funding opportunities available for international applicants for more information please visit the University's international student funding advice page .

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 a minimum IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6 in writing and listening, and 5.5. in all other sub-tests.

TOEFL iBT: At least 90 overall with no subtest below 20. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'.

Pearson Test of English (PTE): At least 70 overall with no subtest below 59. Further information on language requirements can be found on our website .

Pre-sessional English: We also accept successful completion of a pre-sessional English course run by the University Language Centre to meet our English language requirements.

English language test validity

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.

Other international entry requirements

We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. For general requirements for each country - including English language - see entry requirements for your country .

Other entry requirements

Applications from mature applicants are welcomed and all such applications are considered on an individual basis.