University of Kent

PhD Chemistry

University of Kent

Course overview

The PhD Chemistry at the University of Kent is based on laboratory and computational research projects, which involve a 3-4 year research degree on a full-time basis. In all the research degrees, students can undertake a single, focused research project from day one and attend components of transferable skills modules. Students are supervised by a team which comprises the main supervisor(s) as well as supervisory chairs who give independent advice on progression.

Research within a PhD Chemistry in the University of Kent focuses on Materials for Energy and Electronics and Supramolecular Interfacial and Synthetic Chemistry. More than 92% of the research outputs and 100% of the research impact were considered to be ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ according to the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The academic staff are leading experts in chemistry, ensuring students receive the best possible supervision.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • International students are required to score a first or 2.1 honours degree in an appropriate subject and a taught master’s.

English Language Requirements:

  • IELTS: International students are required to score 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
  • PTE Academic: International students are required to score 67 with a minimum of 59 in each sub-test.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Career opportunities

Careers in the field of  PhD Chemistry from the University of Kent, can lead to opportunities such as:

  • Chemical Engineer
  • Organic Chemist
  • Patent Attorney 
  • Clinical Research Associate
  • Toxicologist

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students studying a PhD Chemistry at the University of Kent is per year £23,500. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through the university's online application portal. You can speak with one of our trained counsellors and learn more about this process.

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