Key information

Duration

Full-time: 48 months
Part-time: 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Flexible start dates throughout the year (to be agreed with prospective supervisor).

Application deadline: Not fixed

Language: English

TOEFL iBT: 88
PTE Academic: 67
IELTS: 6.5

Delivered: On Campus

Campus Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines: Chemistry

Overview

There are currently up to 250 postgraduate and post-doctoral researchers, from many different countries, working with more than 50 academic staff on a wide range of research themes. Extensive collaborations with science-based industries and leading international academic centres ensure that research in Bristol remains at the frontiers of science.

Career prospects

Your skills will be in high demand from the chemical and allied industries, as well as the public sector. A Chemistry programme at University of Bristol is valued in many areas of employment, including pharmaceutical sciences, green energy, polymers, coatings, agrochemicals, instrumentation manufacturers and management consultancies. Many of our PhD graduates are successful in securing post-doctoral positions at universities in the UK and overseas.

Programme Structure

Research themes are:

Catalysis and Synthesis
Chemical and Synthetic Biology
Computational Chemistry, Theory and Dynamics
Environment and Energy
Functional Molecules and Materials.

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 88
PTE Academic: 67
IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class MSci/MChem honours degree in chemistry, or a relevant related discipline, or a postgraduate MSc or international equivalent.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International (Non-residents): 51,756 AUD / year (≈ 27,500 GBP / year)
Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,610 AUD / year (≈ 5,106 GBP / year)

Additional Details — Home: part-time £2,553 per year

Living costs

Bristol, United Kingdom: 1,412–2,371 AUD / month

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