PhD Chemistry at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Research degrees in the School of Chemistry, which has about 40 academic staff and 120 research students working with industry in the UK and internationally. The School belongs to ScotCHEM and West CHEM and covers organic, inorganic and physical chemistry.

Faculty: College of Science & Engineering | Department: School of Chemistry | Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 6-8 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research is organised into Chemical Biology and Precision Synthesis, Chemical Photonics, Complex Chemistry, Energy Conversion and Storage, Heterogeneous Catalysis, and Supramolecular, Electronic and Magnetic Systems. Topics include catalysis, computational theory, synthetic methodology, photochemistry, solid-state NMR, biomaterials and sustainable energy materials.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree. Required documents: academic transcripts and degree certificates, CV and two references. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no component below 6.5 (equivalent tests such as TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and Duolingo are also accepted at published minimums).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual research fee for 2026/27; the 2027/28 UK fee is yet to be confirmed. Part-time is half the full-time fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual fee; part-time is half the full-time fee. Bench fees (research support costs) may be charged separately and are not included. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 6-8 years part-time

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