OpenFieldBristol Quantum Engineering Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) Studentships
Flagship 4-year cohort doctoral training center in quantum technology, training researchers in photonic quantum computing, quantum sensors, and secure quantum networks.
University of Bristol (Clifton, Bristol)
Founded in 1876, the University of Bristol is a premier British research institution and a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group. Ranked among the world's top 60 universities, Bristol has been the home of 13 Nobel laureates—including Paul Dirac (quantum mechanics) and Dorothy Hodgkin (crystallography). Renowned as the UK's 'silicon gorge' and a global quantum capital, Bristol leads in quantum engineering technology, composite aerospace materials, robotics, and population health science. Explore verified graduate degrees, fully funded doctoral studentships, and world-class faculty profiles.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
Bristol Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science (Conversion)
One-year intensive conversion Master's degree teaching software development (Java, C), algorithms, computer architecture, databases, and software engineering to graduates of non-CS backgrounds.
Bristol PhD in Advanced Composites & Aerospace Structures
Four-year doctoral program at the Bristol Composites Institute (BCI) developing ultra-lightweight structural materials for net-zero commercial aviation and space launch systems.
Bristol Postdoctoral Senior Research Associate in Synthetic Biology & Biomanufacturing
Two-year postdoctoral position at BrisSynBio (one of the UK's synthetic biology research centers) engineering artificial cellular compartments and biosynthetic enzymatic cascades.
Bristol Master of Science (MSc) in Climate Change Science and Policy
One-year interdisciplinary Master's degree at the Cabot Institute for the Environment bridging geophysical climate modeling, international environmental law, and net-zero policy design.
Bristol School of Chemistry Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship
Eight-week hands-on summer research placement in the School of Chemistry investigating catalytic reaction mechanisms and functional nanomaterials.
Bristol Lecturer / Assistant Professor in Quantitative Economics & Econometrics
Permanent tenure-track academic position at the School of Economics conducting research in applied econometrics and teaching undergraduate and postgraduate economics cohorts.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- UK 2:1 Honours degree (or international equivalent, typically minimum 3.3/4.0 GPA or 65%+ UK mark equivalent) in an aligned discipline.
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- Master's degree with Merit or Distinction (or UK 1st Class Honours undergraduate degree) with demonstrable research expertise and supervisor alignment.
- Language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 to 7.0 overall (minimum 6.0 to 6.5 in all bands depending on faculty profile) or TOEFL iBT 90 to 100.
- Research statement / Proposal
- Comprehensive 1,500 to 2,000-word research proposal articulating research questions, theoretical context, methodological framework, and prospective Bristol supervisor.
- Application fee
- £60 application fee for select Master's programs in the Business School and School of Economics; £0 application fee for all postgraduate research (PhD) degrees.
- Required documentation
- Official academic transcripts, certified English translations, degree certificates, CV, 2 academic reference letters, and research proposal.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
International doctoral students are supported by University of Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships and EPSRC/BBSRC doctoral training partnerships. Full scholarship recipients receive a 100% full international tuition fee waiver, an annual tax-free living stipend at national UKRI rates (£21,237 per year for 3.5 to 4 years), and an annual research travel support grant.
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at University of Bristol:
Dr. Jeremy O'Brien
Professor of Physics and Electrical Engineering & Co-Founder of PsiQuantum; specializing in Photonic Quantum Computing, Quantum Optics, Integrated Optics.
Dr. Michael Wisnom
Professor of Aerospace Materials & Founding Director of Bristol Composites Institute; specializing in Composite Materials, Finite Element Analysis, Delamination.
Dr. Peter Flach
Professor of Artificial Intelligence & Former President of European Association for Machine Learning; specializing in Machine Learning, ROC Analysis, Explainable AI.
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Bristol documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.
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