PhD Chemical and Process Engineering Research

The PhD Chemical and Process Engineering Research at the University of Surrey offers you the chance to investigate a wide range of topics, from fuel cell systems, biorefining, and reverse osmosis to positron emission particle tracking. The School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering provides a friendly and supportive environment for this high-level research.

You will have access to expertise and facilities across the University, as well as externally when needed, to support your projects. The University has particular strengths in areas like membrane filtration and ultrasound processing. Key members of staff have extensive expertise and strong industry links, with projects actively looking into the implementation of water processing technology.

You will have a review with your supervisors every six months to discuss your progress, research direction, and any challenges you face. Depending on your specific project, you will work in labs, offices, and/or in external institutions if your research involves collaborations.

A PhD in Chemical and Process Engineering Research from the University of Surrey gives you the resources and guidance to conduct influential research with real-world applications.

The University of Surrey is a well-known public university. You can find it in the town of Guildford, in the south-east of England. The University is quite old; it began in 1843, but it officially became a university in 1992. For students, the University offers a welcoming and modern place to study. Surrey is known for high-quality teaching, providing strong help with schoolwork, and making sure all students are ready for a successful job after graduation.

Grade Requirements:

• To apply for this course, you need a high score from your first university degree. You're expected to have a first-class degree or an upper second-class degree (a 2:1) in a relevant subject.

English Proficiency:

• For English, international students must show they are good at the language. You need an IELTS score of 6.5 overall. Also, you must score at least 6.0 in every part of the test (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).

The tuition fee to study a PhD in Chemical and Process Engineering Research at the University of Surrey is £27,200. Kindly note tuition fees are reviewed annually. Therefore, they are subject to change.

The University of Surrey offers scholarships to students. This is to make paying for their studies easier. If you are an international student who wants to do a PhD, the University gives very strong advice: you should look for money from outside organisations. Please do this, especially if you need a scholarship that pays for all your costs. Remember to check the University's website often. This is where you will find the newest information about open PhD jobs and projects that already have funding available.

A PhD in Chemical and Process Engineering Research from the University of Surrey opens doors to exciting opportunities in careers such as:

• Process Engineer
• Environmental Engineer
• Energy Engineer
• Product Development Engineer
• Postdoctoral Researcher
• University Professor

Applications for this course can be made online using the university's application platform. If you have any questions about this process, feel free to reach out to any of our counsellors at AHZ.