During their research studies our students are fully supported by academics, researchers and our outstanding support staff to develop high level technical and research skills which will prepare them for a variety of innovative careers. Visit the programme website for more information
Chemistry research is grouped into four themes: catalysis and interfacial science, materials and energy, molecular synthesis and spectroscopy and dynamics.
Distinctive features
- Our department is home to leading researchers, with 99% of our research deemed world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).
- Our strong interdisciplinary collaborations provide opportunities for research projects across traditional subject divisions and we work with a wide network of industrial organisations.
- We offer placements abroad, including in Europe and Japan, on a number of our research programmes due to our extensive international collaborations.
- Our outstanding research facilities span two sites: state-of-the-art catalysis in the Cardiff Catalysis Institute at the multi-million pound Translational Research Hub - Campus developments - Cardiff University and well-equipped and modernised labs in our traditional Main Building.
Programme Structure
Research areas:
- Catalysis in the Cardiff Catalysis Institute
- Chemical Biology
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Synthesis
- Physical Organic Chemistry
- Solid State Materials
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Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Lower Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 61
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
Applicants are required to have a BSc 2.2 or above, or equivalent, in Chemistry or in a related subject.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 50,445 AUD / year (≈ 26,700 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,458 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Living Costs
Cardiff, United Kingdom: 1,186-2,014 AUD / month
Scholarships are available. For more information, visit the programme website.
