PhD in Chemistry

Language: English. English test requirements: Duolingo English Test 120, TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 65, IELTS 6.5.

Delivered: On Campus.

Campus Location: Loughborough, United Kingdom.

Disciplines: Chemistry.

Overview

The Department of Chemistry is undergoing an exciting period of development. Our new STEMLab and newly refurbished research laboratories provide an outstanding environment to conduct scientific research.

Our strengths are in analytical science including: the study and detection of biomarkers; in energy research such as solar energy harvesting, hydrogen generation, functional energy materials/coatings, photochemistry, and batteries and supercapacitors; and in catalytic, synthetic and flow methods to prepare new molecules for health and materials applications. Visit the programme website for more information.

Careers

Graduates of the Chemistry course at Loughborough University have been able to pursue rewarding careers in roles such as Research Chemist and Analytical Scientist. Recent graduate destinations include: Lubrizol, AWE, Boots, Natural History Museum.

Programme Structure

Research groups:

• Energy
• Health
• Security
• Sustainability

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Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test: 120
TOEFL iBT: 88
PTE Academic: 65
IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in chemistry or a closely related discipline.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

International: 56,190 AUD / year (≈ 29,500 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,977 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)

Scholarships

Available scholarships include:

• Student Experience Access and Participation Support Fund – 2000 GBP (Deadline: Not specified)
• Loughborough Sports Scholarship – 5000 GBP (Deadline: Not specified)
• Excellence Scholarships – 6000 GBP (Deadline: Anytime)
• Hardship support – 2500 GBP (Deadline: Not specified)
• Performance Programme Bursary – 1000 GBP (Deadline: Anytime)
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Various benefits (Deadline: 07 Oct 2026)
• ServiceScape Scholarship – 1000 USD (Deadline: 30 Nov 2026)
• ACES Scholarships – Various benefits (Deadline: 15 Nov 2026)
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Various benefits (Deadline: Not specified)
• Scholarships for PhD Students – 19000 GBP (Deadline: Not specified)
• Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Various benefits (Deadline: 28 Feb 2027)
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – 1000 USD (Deadline: 31 Oct 2026)
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship – 1000 USD (Deadline: 01 Mar 2027)
• Women Scholarship for International Students – 5000 USD (Deadline: 28 Aug 2026)
• The PhD Prep Fellowship – 10000 USD (Deadline: 01 Sep 2026)
• Dream Chaser Scholarship – 3000 USD (Deadline: 13 Jan 2027)
• Scholarship for students with disabilities – 1000 USD (Deadline: 31 Dec 2026)
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – 22500 GBP (Deadline: Not specified)
• BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program – 1000 USD (Deadline: 31 Oct 2026)
• Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation – Various benefits (Deadline: 31 Dec 2026)
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – 1500 USD (Deadline: Not specified)
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – 12000 USD (Deadline: 11 Jan 2027)