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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Chemistry

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£29,900Per Year (Intl)
£32,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Manchester, the PhD Chemistry provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. 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. The department boasts state-of-the-art facilties including new laboratories and eq... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Organic Synthesis and Mechanisms
Computational and Theoretical Chemistry
Research Methods in Chemistry
Structural Characterisation Techniques
Biological and Medicinal Chemistry
Materials Chemistry and Nanoscience
Doctoral Research Project
Professional Development and Scientific Communication
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic70

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,900

per year

Total Course Cost (36 months)£89,700

Home Student Fee

£32,400

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

58%Working
19%Studying
11%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Manchester

University of Manchester offers Chemistry as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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