PhD Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London

Programme overview

The Department of Chemical Engineering offers a 3-4 year research degree providing in-depth specialist training in a topical area of chemical engineering and related engineering and science disciplines. Students join a research group of about 220 PhD students and over 100 postdoctoral researchers, working under one or more academic supervisors.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Department: Department of Chemical Engineering | Duration: 3-4 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Original research within a research group, with technical research skills training in the chosen field plus professional skills training from the Department and the Graduate School. Students may work as Graduate Teaching Assistants. Research themes include low-carbon energy technology, zero-pollution economy, vaccine manufacturing and medical devices.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are made through the College online admissions system under the title Chemical Engineering (PhD). The application must include full university transcripts, a personal statement outlining research interests and experience, an English language certificate if applicable, and contact details of two referees, at least one of them an academic. International applicants must meet the College English requirement at the Higher level: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each element (or equivalent accepted test).

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 5-6 years part-time

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