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PhD Chemistry at Cardiff University

Cardiff University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A research degree (PhD or MPhil) across fundamental and applied chemistry, with research grouped into four themes: catalysis and interfacial science, materials and energy, molecular synthesis, and spectroscopy and dynamics. Facilities include the Cardiff Catalysis Institute in the Translational Research Hub.

Department: School of Chemistry  |  Duration: PhD 3 years, MPhil 1 year (full-time or part-time)  |  Intake: January, April, July, October  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised research projects with development of high-level technical and research skills; some projects include placements abroad and industrial collaboration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A BSc 2.2 or above, or alternative acceptable, in Chemistry or in a related subject. English: IELTS overall 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or an acceptable alternative.

Intake: January, April, July, October

Duration: PhD 3 years, MPhil 1 year

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