PhD in Chemistry

Overview

At Queen Mary University of London, we are home to an active and multi-disciplinary research Chemistry programme.

Key facts

• Our research staff are engaged in a wide range of projects across the broad sweep of Chemical and Psychological sciences.
• The School of Physical and Chemical Sciences at QMUL is one of the UK’s elite research centres, according to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), the UK-wide assessment of university research.

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Programme Structure

Curriculum:

• We have an online list of available PhD projects. Applicants are also encouraged to contact prospective supervisors to discuss potential PhD opportunities within their area of expertise.
• We advertise a number of funded PhD projects throughout the year.

Check out the full curriculum

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

• GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

• TOEFL iBT: 92
• PTE Academic: 71
• IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

• A first or upper second-class honours degree in a relevant subject area. If your qualifications are not from a UK university, QMUL also considers recognised equivalent qualifications from accredited overseas institutions and equivalent professional qualifications.
• A masters qualification is desirable but not always essential.
• Relevant experience within the field may also be taken into account.

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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): 54,998 AUD / year (approx. 28,850 GBP / year)
• Domestic (citizens or residents): 9,124 AUD / year (approx. 4,786 GBP / year)

Living costs

London, United Kingdom: 2,168-4,112 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.