Chemistry Research PhD
King's College London
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The Department of Chemistry provides a vibrant environment for postgraduate study. We foster an interdisciplinary approach to science, cutting across physical and life sciences to explore new chemistry frontiers and delivering fundamental solutions for a sustainable and healthy society.Our research ranges from computational and physical chemistry to chemical biology, medical imaging and materials science. Additional strengths are in analytical chemistry and spectroscopy, biotechnology and green ...Read more

The Department of Chemistry provides a vibrant environment for postgraduate study. We foster an interdisciplinary approach to science, cutting across physical and life sciences to explore new chemistry frontiers and delivering fundamental solutions for a sustainable and healthy society.

Our research ranges from computational and physical chemistry to chemical biology, medical imaging and materials science. Additional strengths are in analytical chemistry and spectroscopy, biotechnology and green chemistry, metallochemistry, nanoparticle chemistry, and biology and drug discovery.

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10 Feb 23

Have alot of support available and the student life is great overall. However, in terms of assessment and management in the department of my course, I believe there should be some..Read more

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09 Feb 23

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Entry requirements

Bachelors degree with 2:1 honours degree in a related subject. A 2:2 degree may be considered only where applicants also offer a Masters degree with Merit or above.

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£30,240 per year

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10 Feb 23
Chemistry BSc (Hons)
Have alot of support available and the student life is great overall. However, in terms of assessment and management in the department of my course, I believe there should be some...
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King's College London
King's College London , London

King's College London (King’s) is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the UK....

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King's College London
Westminster Bridge Road Southwark London SE1 7EH United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Waterloo  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Charing Cross   0.4 miles away
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