Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months (3-4 years full-time)
- Part-time: 72 months (6-8 years part-time)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026 - Apply anytime.
- Starting February 2027 - Apply anytime.
- Starting April 2027 - Apply anytime.
- Starting July 2027 - Apply anytime.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 79 OR IELTS: 6
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
York, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Chemistry
Overview
What is a chemistry PhD?
A Chemistry PhD programme from University of York is a postgraduate research degree, normally done after an undergraduate degree. It gives you the opportunity to do some advanced independent research, in close collaboration with a supervisor, into an area of chemistry that interests you.
Why do a chemistry PhD?
You can gain a huge sense of achievement from completing and writing up an in-depth piece of research. It will also provide you with a tool for a range of careers. Read what some of our PhD students say about their studies.
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Programme Structure
- Dedicated supervisor(s), regular supervision meetings and support
- State-of-the-art research facilities
- Wild Overseas Scholars Scheme - to allow York PGR students to visit prestigious international research groups to allow them to carry out work not possible in York
- Access to Departmental and related analytical services - most free of charge
- Consumables budget for all students
- Graduate Student Support Officer
- Dedicated desk space in your department, close to your lab and supervisor, facilitating day-to-day communication
- Regular research group seminars and group meetings in addition to the comprehensive departmental seminar programme
- Thesis advisory panel (made up of supervisor(s) and another academic member of staff in a closely related area) supports you throughout your research degree, with regular opportunities to discuss research progress, plan the routes forward and skills needed.
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Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 79 OR IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- PhD applicants should have, or be expecting to achieve, a 2:1 undergraduate degree in Chemistry or a relevant, related discipline. We have research students from a range of backgrounds on a variety of projects. Please note that although 2:1 is the minimum requirement to be considered for a PhD, funded studentships are very competitive and it is likely that you would need to be predicted a high 2:1 / First class degree.
- MSc applicants should have or be expecting to achieve, a 2:2 undergraduate degree in Chemistry or a relevant, related discipline.
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Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 58,475 AUD / year (≈ 30,950 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,896 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
York, United Kingdom: 1,221-2,124 AUD / month
