PhD Organic Chemistry at University of Manchester

Construct the molecules behind a more sustainable world. Organic chemistry research uses synthesis to build and manipulate complex molecules, applying this to problems from drug design to functional materials. As a postgraduate researcher in this Department of Chemistry research theme, you'll work on projects spanning the synthesis of complex natural products, the design of new catalytic methods employing transition metals, light, and electricity, the building of molecular machines, and the development of precision tools for studying biological systems.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Department of Chemistry  |  Duration: 3-4 Years FT or equivalent PT study  |  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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