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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Clifton Campus
Full Time
DEC
4 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Clifton Campus
Full Time
DEC
4 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Clifton Campus
Part Time
DEC
8 Years
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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 synthesisaerosol scienceExternal partnerships:synthetic biologybiosciencesearth and environmental sciencescomposites science, engineering and manufacturing
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
Students living in
Domestic
£4,850 per year
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)
£26,700 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£26,700 per year
Students from International
Accommodation fee - Living expenses - As a guide, most students spend between £9,000 and £15,000 per year including accommodation.
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