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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Chemistry

University of York
York, England
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3 yearsDuration
£30,950Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of York, the PhD Chemistry provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in physical sciences. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. This course offers a range of programmes that can be taken full or part time. Research projects can be carried out in virtually any area of chemistry as long as a suitable project and supervisor can be allocated, meaning you can specialise in your own specific area of interest. You will work under the guidance of an academic supervisor who is expert in that particular field, and alongside other members of the research group including academics, post-doctoral researchers as well as fellow postgraduate students. International tuition fees are £30,950 per year, home/UK fees are £5,181 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Spectroscopic Techniques
Research Methods in Chemistry
Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Organometallic Chemistry and Catalysis
Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation
Doctoral Research Project
Literature Review and Critical Evaluation
Professional Development for Researchers
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.5666.56
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,950

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£92,850

Home Student Fee

£5,181

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of York

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£30,000£35,000
3 years£24,500£29,000£35,500
5 years£29,000£36,000£46,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of York

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

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