PhD Chemical Engineering at Swansea University

Programme overview

Research degree in chemical engineering at Swansea University's Bay Campus, working with a member of academic staff in a broad range of research areas.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Department: Chemical Engineering | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Intake: 1 October, 1 January, 1 April and 1 July | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research areas include advanced oxidation processes, biochemical engineering, biomanufacturing, biomedical engineering, carbon nanotechnology, cell and tissue engineering, colloid science, desalination, emerging contaminants in water, nanotechnology applications, membrane separation, pharmaceutical engineering, polymer engineering, rheology, separation processes, transport processes, and water and wastewater engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PhD: Applicants must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2:1 level (or non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in Engineering or a similar relevant science discipline. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or a Swansea-recognised equivalent. Non-UK applicants require ATAS clearance. One reference is required. Admissions decisions may also take into account the standard of the research proposal, performance at interview, competition for places and relevant professional experience.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,000 a year (2026/27). full-time tuition, Year 1 fee; fees in later years increase by 3%. Source

Intake: 1 October, 1 January, 1 April and 1 July

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

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