Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting January 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting April 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Overview
PhD students at the University of Leicester complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team.
Key facts
- We offer PhD supervision in Chemistry in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Spectroscopy, Dynamics and Atmospheric Chemistry
- Chemical Biology
- Materials and Interfaces
- Sustainable Synthesis and Catalysis
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT OR 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least first class or upper second class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution.
- Research Proposal Form
- CV
- Personal statement explaining your interest in the research, your experience, why it is worth doing and why we should consider you.
- Copies of your Degree Certificates and Marks Transcripts of study already completed and if possible a transcript to-date of any study currently being undertaken.
- If your documents are not in English please include an official translation.
- In the reference section please enter the contact details of your two academic referees in the text boxes provided or upload letters of reference if already available.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 46,190 AUD / year (≈ 24,250 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,977 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details: International: £24,250 - £34,100 per year
Living costs
Leicester, United Kingdom: 1,430-2,716 AUD / month
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