PhD Chemistry
University of Reading
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Our research is driven by our desire to help solve some of society’s greatest scientific challenges. 100 percentage of our research is of international standing (REF 2021, combining 4 , 3 and 2 submissions – Chemistry) and 100 percentage of our research impact has been classed ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ (REF 2021, combining 4 and 3 submissions – Chemistry). Our research-active academic staff are available to supervise research projects in the following areas:biomedical, molecular and ...Read more

Our research is driven by our desire to help solve some of society’s greatest scientific challenges. 100 percentage of our research is of international standing (REF 2021, combining 4 , 3 and 2 submissions – Chemistry) and 100 percentage of our research impact has been classed ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ (REF 2021, combining 4 and 3 submissions – Chemistry). Our research-active academic staff are available to supervise research projects in the following areas:biomedical, molecular and analytical chemistry – the development of novel compounds and technologies for current and future challenges in biomedicine, health, prosperity, and the environmentmaterials and interfaces for the future – surface chemistry and catalysis, solid-state computational chemistry, and property modelling together with materials chemistrysoft matter – macromolecular chemistry, physical organic chemistry and surface chemistry.

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What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
28 Oct 24

The central university has endemic inefficiency, and can issue communications which leave more questions than answers. However, despite this the staff work hard to deliver good..Read more

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James
24 Oct 23

The campus is a nice place to be with bars and a shop. Central Reading (and good train links to London) are close-by too. Student support are overworked and it shows, however..Read more

Entry requirements

To be accepted onto a research degree programme, you will need to have obtained a strong merit grade (equivalent to 65 percentage or above on a UK programme for both the coursework and the dissertation) on a master's degree in a relevant field, but applicants with other qualifications may be accepted in certain circumstances.

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£5,006 per year

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£23,900 per year

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£24,450 per year

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SR
Student Reviewer
28 Oct 24
PhD Chemistry
The central university has endemic inefficiency, and can issue communications which leave more questions than answers. However, despite this the staff work hard to deliver good...
Read more
J
James
24 Oct 23
PhD Chemistry
The campus is a nice place to be with bars and a shop. Central Reading (and good train links to London) are close-by too. Student support are overworked and it shows, however...
Read more
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University of Reading
Henley Business School University of Reading Whiteknights Reading RG6 6UD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Earley  0.7 miles away

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