Engineering Science (Research)

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The DPhil/MSc by Research in Engineering Science is a research-based course offering advanced study in areas like biomedical, energy, civil, materials, and information engineering, with interdisciplinary training in modelling, design, and data.

A key aspect of your research experience in the department will be exposure to the broad sweep of today's engineering research.

In the first year, you will develop research skills in two ways. Firstly, you will read the current literature, often in reading groups, and attend relevant research seminars and lectures to gain insight from world-class experts in your area of investigation, and attend appropriate training courses to develop skills for your project and future career. Secondly, you will design and build apparatus, develop software, or both to address your own research topic. Often there is external involvement and you will develop your work in collaboration with researchers from industry and other research organisations.