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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Chemical Engineering

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£25,000Per Year (Intl)
£2,503Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Chemical Engineering at Swansea University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Start dates: 1st October, 1st January, 1st April, 1st July. From authoring definitive text books on chemical engineering to finding solutions to the world's water shortages, Swansea University has a proud tradition delivering pioneering innovative process engineering solutions. As we have a wide range of research in chemical engineering, Swansea University provides an excellent base for your research as a MSc by Research student in Chemical Engineering. There is a wide range of research in chemical engineering at Swansea University including: Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) Membra... International tuition fees are £25,000 per year, home/UK fees are £2,503 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Separation Technologies
Transport Phenomena and Fluid Mechanics
Research Methods in Chemical Engineering
Bioprocess Engineering and Biomanufacturing
Nanomaterial Engineering and Applications
Water Treatment and Desalination Processes
Polymer Engineering and Rheology
Advanced Oxidation and Non-thermal Plasma Processes
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements We consider all applicants on their own merits and welcome applications from students with a wide range of qualifications. Explore Entry Requirements Applicants must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2:1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering, or a related discipline, such as chemistry, biochemistry, physics, or other engineering discipline. Other changes could be made to

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£75,000

Home Student Fee

£2,503

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
30%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Swansea University

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