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Chemistry PhD
University of Bristol
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OverviewThe School of Chemistry is an internationally recognised centre for teaching and research, ranking #1 in the UK for Chemistry research (THE analysis of REF 2021). We offer a world-class environment for your PhD or MSc research degree, with state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure, as well as support and guidance from internationally leading Academic Supervisors. There are currently over 250 postgraduate and post-doctoral researchers, from many different countries, working with ...Read more

Overview

The School of Chemistry is an internationally recognised centre for teaching and research, ranking #1 in the UK for Chemistry research (

  • THE analysis of REF 2021
    • ). We offer a world-class environment for your PhD or MSc research degree, with state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure, as well as support and guidance from internationally leading Academic Supervisors. There are currently over 250 postgraduate and post-doctoral researchers, from many different countries, working with more than 50
  • academic staff
    • on a wide range of research themes. Extensive collaborations with science-based industries and leading international academic centres ensure that research in Bristol remains at the frontiers of science.

    The School of Chemistry is housed in spacious, modern laboratories, which are well equipped with

  • state-of-the-art facilities
    • . There is a comprehensive graduate support programme to ensure you have the opportunity to build a wide range of skills, both in chemistry and other transferable skills which will be useful to you in your future career.

    The School of Chemistry hosts and participates in a number of

  • Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) and Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs)
    • . Training opportunities in these national flagship centres are available in the following disciplines:

    Hosted in the School of Chemistry:

    • technology enhanced chemical synthesis
    • aerosol science

    External partnerships:

    • synthetic biology
    • biosciences
    • earth and environmental sciences
    • composites science, engineering and manufacturing

    Key stats

     UNISTATS / IDP Connect / HESA
    WUSCA ranking:
    WUSCA student ranking
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    86/101
    CUG Subject Ranking
    CUG Subject Ranking
    Source: Complete University Guide 2025
    8th
    CUG Ranking
    CUG Ranking
    Source: Complete University Guide 2025
    16th
    What students say
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    Eddie
    06 Dec 23

    The people i have met both on the staff and fellow students have been very nice on the whole. There is a good sense of community in most aspects of university life that makes..Read more

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    Daniel
    06 Dec 23

    The walking time to lectures from accommodation is very short which makes it useful and convenient. One disadvantage is the 9am lectures , it's way too..Read more

    Entry requirements

    A minimum of an upper second-class MSci/MChem honours degree in chemistry, or a relevant related discipline, or a postgraduate MSc or international equivalent. We may consider applicants with a lower second-class MSci/MChem honours degree, or a first or upper second-class BSc honours degree who can demonstrate good potential for research

    Tuition fees

    Students living in

    Domestic

    £4,850 per year

    This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
    Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

    Students from Domestic

    This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

    Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to a 8% increase in fees each year.

    £26,700 per year

    This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
    Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

    Students from EU

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    The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

    £26,700 per year

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    Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

    Students from International

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    Eddie
    06 Dec 23
    Chemistry MSci (Hons)
    The people i have met both on the staff and fellow students have been very nice on the whole. There is a good sense of community in most aspects of university life that makes...
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    Daniel
    06 Dec 23
    Chemistry with Study Abroad in a Modern Language MSci (Hons)
    The walking time to lectures from accommodation is very short which makes it useful and convenient. One disadvantage is the 9am lectures , it's way too...
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    University of Bristol
    Beacon House Queen’s Road Bristol BS8 1QU United Kingdom
    Nearest train station: Clifton Down  0.2 miles away
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