Key information
Duration
Full-time, 36 months.
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027 — apply before October 2026
- Starting April 2027 — apply before January 2027
- Starting July 2027 — apply before April 2027
- Starting October 2027 — apply before July 2027
Language
English (TOEFL iBT: 90 OR IELTS: 6.5)
Delivered
On Campus, Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Overview
Research groups within the area of Organic Synthesis from Cardiff University are active in the design of new reactions, and the application of reactions towards challenging target molecules combined with thorough investigations of the reaction mechanisms. The research in Organic Chemistry is interfacing and connected to other scientific areas, including other chemistry sub-disciplines such as biological and materials chemistry, physics, engineering, and medical research.
Key facts
- In particular, research groups are investigating main group chemistry such as halogen and chalcogen chemistry, but also chemistry around boron and aluminium. Fundamental studies also develop new catalytic reactions. The research is often supported by computational studies in a synergistic combination of theory and experiment. The research involves close collaboration with colleagues in other research groups within the department.
- Groups within the organic research at Cardiff are interested in the development of synthetic methodologies. For example, flow chemistry and electrochemistry are techniques which are applied towards the synthesis of natural products or energetic materials. Several aspects of such work are also undertaken in close collaboration and with sponsorship from industry.
- Research using radionuclides in organic synthesis is directly interfacing with clinical medicine.
- Our research pushes the boundaries of what is possible and is inherently interdisciplinary, involving collaborations with experts in fields ranging from physical chemistry to biology or technologies underpinning sustainable and environmentally friendly approaches towards organic synthesis.
Programme Structure
Curriculum structure:
- Each year the School of Chemistry welcomes applicants who have secured funding from external sponsors, or who are self-funded.
- We have an extensive list of projects that are available. Details for each project can be obtained by contacting the member of academic staff directly. Please state which project(s) you would like to be considered for on your application form.
- In the first instance, you should submit a CV & Covering Letter to the project supervisor detailing which projects you would like to be considered for.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Lower Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 90 OR 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.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 50,071 AUD / year (approximately 26,700 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,388 AUD / year (approximately 5,006 GBP / year)
Part-time tuition fees: £2,503
Living costs
Cardiff, United Kingdom: 1,178-1,999 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
