PhD Chemistry
University of Birmingham
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Course overview Tackle current and future scientific challenges with research in Chemistry at Birmingham. Youll enter a high quality research environment that will provide you with the best starting point for your future career. You’ll receive an excellent research experience at Birmingham. While becoming an expert in your chosen research field, youll develop a diverse range of skills to equip you for a research career in science. Youll also develop key transferable skills that will be ...Read more

Course overview Tackle current and future scientific challenges with research in Chemistry at Birmingham. You'll enter a high quality research environment that will provide you with the best starting point for your future career. You’ll receive an excellent research experience at Birmingham. While becoming an expert in your chosen research field, you'll develop a diverse range of skills to equip you for a research career in science. You'll also develop key transferable skills that will be invaluable for pursuing a career in any discipline. What makes a Chemistry PhD at Birmingham different? Make a real contribution to tackle challenges faced by chemists today. Join a thriving research department carrying out research across a range of chemical disciplines. You'll find your niche in a research-led school with a units in Molecular Synthesis and Biological Chemistry, Interactions, Interfaces and Sensing, Materials Chemistry. As a research-led School, which has received significant recent investment for research infrastructure, you'll work in a high quality research environment that provides its researchers with the best base for quality research. Carry out research in the Molecular Sciences Building, our brand-new extensive research facility Join fellow enterprising research workers committed to high-quality research standards Become an expert in your research field as you develop high-level academic and professional skills

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Ami
31 Jan 24

I love my cohort and course is well structured. Professors in chemistry school are super..Read more

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Luke
31 Jan 24

Best: facilities are new and advanced Tutors are dedicated and willing to help The ESO (emotional support office) is incredibly helpful and welcoming Worst: commuting is..Read more

Entry requirements

You will need a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Chemical/Biochemical Engineering or any Physical Sciences subject), or a first degree of a lower classification combined with an MSc or evidence of substantial relevant industrial experience.

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£5,006 per year

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£28,320 per year

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£28,320 per year

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University of Birmingham
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The University of Birmingham - part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities in the UK – has been helping to develop the...

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