Materials underpin almost all industrial sectors and the global challenges have increased the demand for materials engineers and researchers. This EPSRC-sponsored doctoral training programme focuses on research into structural metallic systems for gas turbine applications, covering alloy and process development, cost-reduction, life cycle analysis and environmental degradation. This PhD with integrated studies programme, suitable both for full-time students and seconded employees, combines 12 taught modules (120 credits) in Advanced Metallurgy/Materials, Materials Processing and Professional Development and a major research project carried in a broad range of topics related to metallic materials used in gas turbines. Students are normally based in the University and research projects can be carried out in the School or in industry. The formal training programme comprises a series of modules designed to develop your knowledge in Advanced Materials. The modules typically comprise a week long residential course normally at the University of Birmingham, and the equivalent of a week of private study. The modules are designed to cater both for materials graduates and graduates from a range of engineering subjects with broad materials content. Each module is self-contained and assessed formally - most with a two-hour written examination directly at the end of each module.