OpenFieldBath University Doctoral College Studentship in Sustainable Chemical Engineering
Fully funded 3.5-year doctoral studentship at the Centre for Sustainable and Circular Technologies (CSCT) engineering bio-based polymers and catalytic decarbonization.
University of Bath: Sustainable Technologies, AI & Applied Mathematics Guide
Established by Royal Charter in 1966, the University of Bath is a world-leading UK research institution celebrated for engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, and sports science. Bath is renowned for top-ranked research power, deep industrial partnerships via sandwich placements, and cutting-edge institutes in automotive propulsion, healthcare technologies, and sustainable chemical processes.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
MSc in Computer Science (Applied AI and Machine Learning)
One-year intensive master's program providing advanced mastery in statistical machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and autonomous robotics.
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa)
Four-year integrated doctoral program bridging pure mathematics, stochastic analysis, statistical machine learning, and high-performance industrial computing.
IAAPS Automotive Propulsion & Hydrogen Combustion Research Project
Industry-partnered research at the Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (IAAPS) optimizing zero-emission hydrogen fuel-cell and electric powertrain architectures.
Bath Innovation Centre & Rolls-Royce Industrial Engineering Internship
Six-to-twelve month corporate research internship with Rolls-Royce or Airbus developing structural optimization algorithms and digital twins for composite aerodynamic structures.
Bath Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship in Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Two-year prestigious independent research fellowship at the University of Bath offering teaching release, laboratory space, and progression to a permanent academic lectureship.
Chancellor's International Scholarship for Master's Excellence
Prestigious university scholarship awarded to international applicants of exceptional academic ability entering postgraduate taught master's degree programs at Bath.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- A first or strong upper second-class (2:1) undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent with 65%+ or GPA 3.3/4.0) in a relevant quantitative discipline.
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- First-class UK master's degree (or equivalent distinction/merit) with proven research dissertation; doctoral proposal aligned with university research centers.
- Language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 6.5 to 7.0 overall (minimum 6.0 to 6.5 in all bands depending on faculty), TOEFL iBT 90 (minimum 21 all bands), or Pearson PTE 62+.
- Research statement / Proposal
- Doctoral research statement (2,000 words) defining problem scope, state of the art, methodology, and proposed Bath academic supervisory team.
- Application fee
- GBP 60 for selected competitive postgraduate taught programs; GBP 0 for postgraduate doctoral research applications.
- Required documentation
- Full academic transcripts, degree certificates, two academic references, curriculum vitae, personal statement, and English test certificate.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
UK home fees for postgraduate research follow the UKRI standard (approximately GBP 4,786/year). International tuition for laboratory/engineering master's programs ranges from GBP 26,500 to GBP 32,000 per year. Fully funded EPSRC, ESRC, and Bath Doctoral College Studentships cover 100% of international tuition and provide a tax-free stipend of approximately GBP 19,237 per year.
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at University of Bath:
Prof. Matthew Davidson
W.D. Armstrong Professor of Sustainable Chemical Technologies & Director of CSCT · Sustainable Catalysis, Bio-Based Polymers, Circular Economy Technologies, Inorganic Synthesis
Prof. Chris Budd OBE
Professor of Applied Mathematics & Co-Founder of SAMBa CDT · Nonlinear Differential Equations, Industrial Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Geoscience, Numerical Weather Prediction
Prof. Gary Hawley
Executive Director, Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (IAAPS) · Internal Combustion Thermodynamics, Hydrogen Powertrains, Thermal Management, Electrified Propulsion
Important verification note
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