PhD Chemistry at University of Manchester

Make discoveries in the central science that shapes our world. Chemistry research at The University of Manchester spans six themes that reflect the interdisciplinary nature of modern chemistry, from inorganic and organic chemistry to materials and biological chemistry with underpinning analytical and computational chemistry, combining to tackle challenges from sustainable materials to drug discovery.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Department of Chemistry  |  Duration: 3 - 4 Years FT or PT equivalent  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Department of Chemistry offers research opportunities and projects in a wide range of research themes including biological chemistry and organic synthesis, computational and theoretical chemistry, materials chemistry, magnetic resonance and structural chemistry, radiochemistry and environmental chemistry, nanoscience, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biotechnology, genetics, gene expression, molecular biology, microbiology, structural biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, toxicology and biomolecular sciences.

Career pathways

The programmes we offer place our graduates in the best position to enhance their career prospects. Many of our Masters students progress to PhD study.

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