Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 32 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026. Apply anytime.
- Starting January 2027. Apply anytime.
- Starting April 2027. Apply anytime.
There is no fixed closing date for applications, but you should remember that decisions on applications will be made as quickly as possible.
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 92. TOEFL iBT is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
- PTE Academic: 71. PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.
- IELTS: 6.5. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Chemical Engineering
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Overview
Chemical Engineering is offered by the Queen Mary University of London
Key facts
- Today, research in the School of Engineering and Materials Science benefits from both well-equipped laboratories and an extensive infrastructure of computational facilities. There is significant collaboration and interaction between our internationally leading academics working in multidisciplinary research areas. The research findings are incorporated into teaching, which means that our graduates learn about the very latest skills and advancements in the field, equipping them well for their future careers.
- We welcome PhD Research Degree applications from suitable qualified students from across the world (minimum equivalent of a 2:1 hons degree or international equivalent). Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Curriculum
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
Check out the full curriculum
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: Lower Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 92. TOEFL iBT is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
- PTE Academic: 71. PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.
- IELTS: 6.5. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The entrance requirement for entry to a research degree is a good second class honours degree or a master's degree from an UK university, a recognised equivalent from an accredited overseas institution or an equivalent professional qualification.
- Please provide a transcript of your degree(s). If you have not yet completed your degree please provide a transcript of your results achieved to date.
- Research Proposal.
- Two references. Please provide the contact details of two referees.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)/ Resume.
- Statement of purpose Your statement of purpose should explain why you want to study your proposed course and how it will help your life and career.
- IELTS certificate If English is not your first language then you will require a valid English certificate, The College’s standard requirement for English is IELTS 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other individual test section (R,L,S).
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 54,952 AUD / year (≈ 28,850 GBP / year). Applies to you. Non-residents.
- Domestic: 9,116 AUD / year (≈ 4,786 GBP / year). Applies to you. Citizens or residents.
Living costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,166-4,109 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- HSS PhD Studentships — Provided by university — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
- Egyptian Bureau for Cultural & Educational Affairs- PhD Scholarships — Provided by university — Grant: 1592 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
- National Research and Innovation Agency of Uruguay — Provided by university — Grant: 20000 USD — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based — Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
- China Scholarship Council Scholarships — Provided by university — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 28 Jan 2027 — Merit-based — Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
- Turkish Embassy Scholarships — Provided by university — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based — Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
- ANID (Becas Chile) Scholarship — Provided by university — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based — Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
- Queen Mary Alumni Loyalty Award — Provided by university — Grant: 1000 GBP — Deadline: Anytime — Merit-based — Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
- Children of Alumni Award — Provided by university — Grant: 1000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — Need-based — Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 — U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 — ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 — ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Independent provider — Grant: 19000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based — Junhua Li
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 — Merit-based — Boustany Foundation
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based — IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 — Voice Talent Online
- Women Scholarship for International Students — Independent provider — Grant: 5000 USD — Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 — Merit-based — educations.com
- The PhD Prep Fellowship — Independent provider — Grant: 10000 USD — Deadline: 01 Sep 2026 — Merit-based — Admit Lab
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based — Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based — Anonymous Hope Fund
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Independent provider — Grant: 22500 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based — BOCSCI Inc.
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified — IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme