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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Chemistry

Queen's University Belfast
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3 yearsDuration
£28,000Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Queen's University Belfast, the PhD Chemistry provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in physical sciences. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering aims to promote sustainable processes and materials to meet the energy and healthcare demands of the future. The School is expanding rapidly and this is creating many new and exciting research opportunities with over £15m being invested to develop and expand the core research areas of catalysis, biological and medicinal chemistry, and materials. Queen’s University Belfast is a member of the Russell Group of the UK’s 24 leading research-intensive universities. International tuition fees are £28,000 per year, home/UK fees are £26,445 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Catalysis and Mechanisms
Biological and Medicinal Chemistry
Materials Chemistry and Characterisation
Research Methods and Professional Development
Sustainable Chemical Processes
Chemical Crystallography and Structural Analysis
Advanced Spectroscopic Techniques
Doctoral Thesis Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£84,000

Home Student Fee

£26,445

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Queen's University Belfast

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£30,000£31,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

35%Working
35%Studying
5%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast offers Chemistry as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#174QS World
#26UK Ranking
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