
Chemistry, Ph.D. Distance Learning
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This is a Distance Learning PhD. The content of this PhD is identical to the on-campus offering, with the exception of being provided mostly online with some presence on campus if/when required. This course enables people who are doing research in industry and other settings to study towards a PhD degree.
In order to be considered for the course, evidence of access to research facilities required to undertake the research programme must be provided. A multipartite agreement between the Host Organisation, Student and Swansea University will be necessary prior to enrolment. Start dates: PhD/MPhil/MSc by Research - 1st October, 1st January, 1st April & 1st July.
Chemistry research is thriving at Swansea University. Spanning a wide range of fields, it is set to multiply at a rapid pace over the next three years. Our research groups are currently focused on four themes: Energy Health New and advanced molecules and materials Water and the environment These initiatives transcend traditional discipline boundaries and integrate core areas of organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistries while intersecting with engineering, medicine, and other scientific disciplines.
The Chemistry Department at Swansea has a purpose-built, state-of-the-art Chemistry Hub containing modern teaching laboratories, research space and access to a diverse line of research infrastructures. High-quality, high-impact chemistry research is already taking place in world-class centres at Swansea. These include: The Centre for NanoHealth The Institute of Mass Spectrometry The Institute of Life Sciences The Energy Safety Research Institute Multidisciplinary Nanotechnology Centre The Centre for Water Advanced Technologies and Environmental Research The Materials Research Centre Integrating the Chemistry Department with Engineering, the Medical School and other Science departments help us to cultivate an environment of research excellence.
This environment allows you to conceptualise, innovate and develop products in a way suited to research in the 21st century. You will be equipped to generate disruptive step-change advances with a tangible impact on urgent global challenges.
Key highlights
- Studied mostly online with campus attendance only when required
- Designed for researchers working in industry and other settings
- Research themes span energy, health, advanced materials and water
- Purpose-built Chemistry Hub with modern laboratories and research space
- Links with centres including the Institute of Mass Spectrometry
- Multidisciplinary research intersecting with engineering and medicine
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — Qualifications MSc by Research: Applicants for MSc by Research must normally hold an undergraduate degree in chemistry or a related subject at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University).
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- Research chemist
- Industrial research scientist
- Materials scientist
- Analytical chemist
- Postdoctoral research associate
- University lecturer in chemistry
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,238 per year | International: £23,950 per year
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 Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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