Swansea University

Chemistry, Ph.D. / Ph.D. Distance Learning / MSc by Research / M.Phil.

Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

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

  • Research themes in energy, health, advanced materials, water and environment
  • Purpose-built Chemistry Hub with modern laboratories and research space
  • Access to centres including the Institute of Mass Spectrometry
  • Links with Engineering, the Medical School and other science departments
  • Spans organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry
  • Distance learning option available alongside on-campus study

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
  • Postdoctoral research associate
  • University lecturer
  • Analytical scientist
  • Materials scientist
  • Environmental scientist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,006 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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