Key information
Duration
- Full-time (36 months)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026
- Apply anytime.
Most PhD students start in October, so they move forward as one cohort, but you can start at any time of year.
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 73
- IELTS: 6
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
Disciplines
- Chemical Engineering
Overview
At Chemical and Process Engineering from the University of Strathclyde research areas from the controlled assembly of nanostructured materials to the design of advanced reactors, and from combating global warming with novel energy storage and gas separation technology to understanding protein aggregation in degenerative diseases.
Students at Chemical and Process Engineering from University of Strathclyde will gain:
- knowledge and intellectual abilities to conduct your research
- personal qualities to succeed in your research and chosen career
- standards, requirements and conduct of a professional researcher in your discipline
- working with others and communicating the impact of your research to a wide range of audiences
Programme structure
Key areas of research:
- Advanced manufacturing & materials
- Energy
- Health and wellbeing
- Society and policy
- Measurement science
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 73
- IELTS: 6
General requirements
- A first-class or upper second-class Honours degree in a relevant engineering/science discipline, or a suitable equivalent qualification.
- If English isn't your first language, you'll also need to have a recent UKVI-recognised Secure English Language Test (SELT) qualification.
During the application you'll be asked for the following:
- your full contact details
- transcripts and certificates of all degrees
- proof of English language proficiency if English isn't your first language
- two references, one of which must be academic
- funding or scholarship information
- research proposal of 250 to 1,000 words in length, detailing the subject area and topic to be investigated
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 61,672 AUD / year (≈ 32,800 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,849 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Glasgow, United Kingdom: 1,166-1,903 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.