If you want to pursue a rewarding postgraduate research degree leading to MPhil or PhD qualifications that match not only your interests but prepares you with high level knowledge and skills in the fields of Photonics, Adaptive Communication Networks, Bioenergy, Bio-Materials / Molecular Science, Polymers, Biomedical Engineering, Non-linearity and Complexity, Computer Science, Project & Supply Chain Management, Engineering Education or Sustainable Environment Research, then the School of Engineering & Applied Science at Aston University is the right choice.
We have also recently launched an MSc by Research in the Mathematics of Complex Systems.
- We offer a vibrant research environment that reflects the cutting edge research of academic staff. Over 80 per cent of staff were reported as research active in the recent Research Assessment Exercise, where over 40% of research output was rated in the internationally excellent to world-leading categories.
- In the same national Research Assessment Exercise, we were praised for the "excellent training and support for research students", the "prizes won by research students at international conferences", and our "strong engagement with industry, and commercialisation of research".
- We have an established history of postgraduate study and research which has evolved and responded to the demands of postgraduate students. We have a dedicated postgraduate student support service and offer a research skills training programme to ensure that we provide the best environment for your postgraduate study.
- We are diverse and international reputable with 40 per cent of students coming from over 30 countries.
- You will be a member of School Student Research Society, enjoying a range of events (seminars by external distinguish speakers, annual poster competition, inter-school collaboration, social gathering and outing) organised by the Society to enrich your academic and social life experience.
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