Chemistry, Ph.D. / MSc by Research / M.Phil. Program By Swansea University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 251-300QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

23,250 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Apr, 2025Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Chemistry

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Start dates: PhD/MPhil/MSc by Research - 1st October, 1st January, 1st April & 1st July.
Chemistry research is thriving at Swansea University. Spanning a wide range of fields, it is set to multiply at a rapid pace over the next three years. Our research groups are currently focused on four themes:
  • Energy
  • Health 
  • New and advanced molecules and materials
  • Water and the environment
These initiatives transcend traditional discipline boundaries and integrate core areas of organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistries while intersecting with engineering, medicine, and other scientific disciplines.
The Chemistry Department at Swansea has a purpose-built, state-of-the-art Chemistry Hub containing modern teaching laboratories, research space and access to a diverse line of research infrastructures.
High-quality, high-impact chemistry research is already taking place in world-class centres at Swansea.
These include:
  • The Centre for NanoHealth
  • The Institute of Mass Spectrometry
  • The Institute of Life Sciences 
  • The Energy Safety Research Institute
  • Multidisciplinary Nanotechnology Centre
  • The Centre for Water Advanced Technologies and Environmental Research
  • The Materials Research Centre
Integrating the Chemistry Department with Engineering, the Medical School and other Science departments help us to cultivate an environment of research excellence. This environment allows you to conceptualise, innovate and develop products in a way suited to research in the 21st century. You will be equipped to generate disruptive step-change advances with a tangible impact on urgent global challenges.

Program overview

Main Subject

Chemistry

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Start dates: PhD/MPhil/MSc by Research - 1st October, 1st January, 1st April & 1st July.
Chemistry research is thriving at Swansea University. Spanning a wide range of fields, it is set to multiply at a rapid pace over the next three years. Our research groups are currently focused on four themes:
  • Energy
  • Health 
  • New and advanced molecules and materials
  • Water and the environment
These initiatives transcend traditional discipline boundaries and integrate core areas of organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistries while intersecting with engineering, medicine, and other scientific disciplines.
The Chemistry Department at Swansea has a purpose-built, state-of-the-art Chemistry Hub containing modern teaching laboratories, research space and access to a diverse line of research infrastructures.
High-quality, high-impact chemistry research is already taking place in world-class centres at Swansea.
These include:
  • The Centre for NanoHealth
  • The Institute of Mass Spectrometry
  • The Institute of Life Sciences 
  • The Energy Safety Research Institute
  • Multidisciplinary Nanotechnology Centre
  • The Centre for Water Advanced Technologies and Environmental Research
  • The Materials Research Centre
Integrating the Chemistry Department with Engineering, the Medical School and other Science departments help us to cultivate an environment of research excellence. This environment allows you to conceptualise, innovate and develop products in a way suited to research in the 21st century. You will be equipped to generate disruptive step-change advances with a tangible impact on urgent global challenges.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6+
3.3+
MSc by Research: Applicants for MSc by Research must normally hold an undergraduate degree in chemistry or a related subject at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University). 
MPhil: Applicants for MPhil must normally hold an undergraduate degree in chemistry or a related subject  at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University). 
PhD: Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level in chemistry or a related subject, or a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’ in chemistry or a related subject (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University). 
15 Apr 2025
3 Years
Jan
Apr
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

4,786 GBP
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International Students

23,250 GBP
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