PhD Chemistry at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

Dynamic and diverse with excellent research facilities and a strong international and interdisciplinary collaborative profile. We engage and work with multiple partners (academic and industry) to enhance the impact of our research with research funding from a range of sources.

Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research themes include Ab-Elektro, Heterogeneous catalysis, Liquid crystals, Marine Biodiscovery Centre, Photo-active materials and Solid state chemistry.

Career pathways

A postgraduate qualification in Chemical Sciences prepares you for a wide range of career options. Many of our graduates obtain posts in schools and Universities, pharmaceutical, fine chemical, oil and gas, and biotechnology sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally, the minimum entrance requirement for admission to the PhD is a degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in chemical sciences, or equivalent. It is preferable that you hold a Masters in the chosen area of study as well. If English is not your first language and you have not studied previously at an institution in the UK, you will need to demonstrate your proficiency in English by taking an IELTS, TOEFL or PTE academic test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time Home/RUK research rate (set by UKRI); part-time is 50% of the full-time rate. Source

International applicants: GBP 27,300 a year (2026/27). Full-time international rate for research degrees admitted 2026/27; part-time is 50% of the full-time rate. Source

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

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