Self-funded PhD opportunities in Chemistry
Loughborough UniversityLoughborough, United Kingdom
Course overview
The Department of Chemistry has three core research themes, supported by major external funders (including UKRI, EU, Welcome Trust, Leverhulme Trust, Royal Society, Royal Academy of Engineering, Alzheimer’s Research UK and MoD), strong industrial engagement (for example, Plastic Energy, Foster & Freeman, Owlstone Medical, Lubrizol, Reckitt) and high-quality outputs such as spinout companies R3V Tech and Figura Analytics, patents and policy briefings on alternative technologies to animals in life sciences research as well as high quality publications. All themes are underpinned by the Laboratory-to-Fabrication ( Lab2Fab ) and the Centre for Analytical Science. Chemistry for Health (Contact: Paul Roach - [email protected] ) Research focuses on sustainable routes to next-generation pharmaceuticals and biologics, advancing health and wellbeing through: Energy and Sustainability (Contact: Simon Kondrat - [email protected] ) A major strength of the department, addressing global energy challenges, including: This work is supported by the EnerHy CDT, and the Centre for Circular Chemical Economy.
Digital Chemistry (Contact: Steve Christie - [email protected] ) Digital Chemistry underpins all research themes, integrating: These capabilities accelerate discovery and innovation, with particular emphasis on AI-enabled solutions, optical sensing and imaging addressing industry relevant challenges. 94% of Loughborough’s research impact is rated world-leading or internationally excellent. REF 2021
Key highlights
- Three research themes: health, energy and sustainability, digital chemistry
- Industry links include Plastic Energy, Lubrizol, Reckitt and Owlstone Medical
- Research backed by UKRI, Royal Society, Leverhulme Trust and others
- Supported by Lab2Fab and the Centre for Analytical Science
- Digital chemistry focus on AI, optical sensing and imaging
- 94% of research impact rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Alumni Bursary
10% of tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
Up to 10% of feesAlumni Discount
UK students: £1,500 tuition fee discount for one academic year. International students: £3,000 tuition fee discount for one academic year.
Care Leaver's Scholarship
Excellence Scholarships
UK students: £3,000 off tuition fees; International students: £6,000 off tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
International Sports Student Postgraduate Bursary
Our International Sports Student Postgraduate Bursary offers a £12,000 tuition fee discount (set against the tuition fees of your chosen postgraduate taught programme ONLY).
Up to £12,000London 10th Anniversary Award
£5,000 off tuition fees.
Up to £5,000Loughborough Business School Scholarship
£1,500 (UK students) and £3,000 (international students) off tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
MBA Progress with Purpose Scholarship
50% of tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
Up to 50% of feesQatari Ghanim Al-Muftah Excellence Scholarship
Careers this course leads to
- Research chemist
- Postdoctoral research associate
- Analytical scientist
- Pharmaceutical research scientist
- Energy materials scientist
- University lecturer in chemistry
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,238 | International: £29,500
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Loughborough University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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