PhD/MPhil Catalysis and Porous Materials at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Unlock the potential to power a cleaner planet. Catalysis and porous materials research develops the reaction pathways and molecular sieves that enable cleaner industrial processes, from metal-organic frameworks that capture carbon to zeolites used in biomass conversion and energy storage. As a postgraduate researcher in this Department of Chemical Engineering research theme, you'll work on heterogeneous catalysis, membranes and separations, or porous media, developing processes for industrial partners from emissions control to CO2 utilisation.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: Department of Chemical Engineering | Duration: PhD 3-4 Years FT; MPhil 1 Year FT | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Department of Chemical Engineering is a world leader in industrially relevant research and teaching in chemical engineering and related subjects. We undertake leading-edge multidisciplinary, creative and relevant research on a wide range of topics.

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Entry requirements

The standard academic entry requirement for this PhD is an upper second-class (2:1) honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent) OR any upper-second class (2:1) honours degree and a Master’s degree at merit in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent). Other combinations of qualifications and research or work experience may also be considered. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6 in writing and listening, and 5.5. in all other sub-tests. Interview: An interview is required for entry to this programme of study.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,100 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time); Band B fee band Source

International applicants: GBP 31,400 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time); Band A fee band Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: PhD 3-4 Years FT; MPhil 1 Year FT

Apply through the official page: https://www.se.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/getting-started/applying/

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