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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Chemical Engineering

Loughborough University
Loughborough, England
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3 yearsDuration
£5,006Per Year (Intl)
£28,600Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Chemical Engineering at Loughborough University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Here in the Department of Chemical Engineering, multidisciplinary research addresses the current and future challenges for our society through engineering solutions. Whether it be fighting antimicrobial resistance, or helping to harvest greener energy, our research is helping to solve some of the most pressing issues facing the world today. Our Department is a highly active, research-intensive community of around 75 academics, researchers and doctoral students, using our excellent research facilities and producing world-leading research outputs. We have a strong and growing research pro... International tuition fees are £5,006 per year, home/UK fees are £28,600 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £36,000 within three years, a 91% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Chemical Engineering Research Methods
Multidisciplinary Approaches to Chemical Engineering
Sustainable Energy Technologies and Processes
Biomedical Engineering and Drug Delivery Systems
Advanced Materials and Nanoscale Engineering
Environmental Engineering and Water Treatment
Electrochemistry and Energy Conversion Technologies
Research Project and Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£5,006

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£15,018

Home Student Fee

£28,600

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Loughborough University

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