PhD Chemical Engineering at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Here in the Department of Chemical Engineering, multidisciplinary research addresses the current and future challenges for our society through engineering solutions. Whether it be fighting antimicrobial resistance, or helping to harvest greener energy, our research is helping to solve some of the most pressing issues facing the world today. Our Department is a highly active, research-intensive community of academics, researchers and doctoral students, using our excellent research facilities and producing world-leading research outputs.

Faculty: School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering | Department: Chemical Engineering | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: October, February or July | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Undertaking a PhD in Chemical Engineering is challenging yet rewarding. Whilst strengthening your research ability, it will also allow you to develop a much wider range of transferable skills that can be applied to a range of industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in a relevant discipline. Ghana equivalents: first-class 65% / 3.4 GPA, 2:1 57% / 3.0 GPA, 2:2 50% / 2.5 GPA

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). self-funded, full-time, per annum Source

International applicants: GBP 29,500 a year (2026/27). self-funded, full-time, per annum Source

Intake: October, February or July

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

Apply through the official page: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/apply/doctoral-research/

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