Chemistry

Program Overview

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Overview

The School of Chemistry is an internationally recognised centre for teaching and research, ranking #1 in the UK for Chemistry research (analysis of REF 2021). We offer a world-class environment for your PhD or MSc research degree, with state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure, as well as support and guidance from internationally leading Academic Supervisors. There are currently up to 250 postgraduate and post-doctoral researchers, from many different countries, working with more than 50 academic staff on a wide range of research themes. Extensive collaborations with science-based industries and leading international academic centres ensure that research in Bristol remains at the frontiers of science.

Key Information

Programme Duration

• MScR in Chemistry: up to two years full-time; up to four years part-time.
• PhD: up to four years full-time; up to eight years part-time.

Start Date

• Flexible start dates throughout the year (to be agreed with prospective supervisor).

Application Deadline

• Not fixed, unless determined by external funding bodies. We welcome applications at any time of the year.

Delivery Method

• On-Campus

Location

• Clifton

Awards Available

• PhD, MSc by research

World-Leading Research

• The University of Bristol is ranked fifth for research in the UK (Times Higher Education).
• 94% of our research assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent.

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of an upper second-class MSci/MChem honours degree in chemistry, or a relevant related discipline, or a postgraduate MSc or international equivalent.
• We may consider applicants with a lower second-class MSci/MChem honours degree, or a first or upper second-class BSc honours degree who can demonstrate good potential for research.

International Equivalent Qualifications

• See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

Admissions Statement

• Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.

English Language Requirements

• If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level F.

Fees and Funding

Home Students

• Full-time: £4,850 per year
• Part-time: £2,425 per year

Overseas Students

• Full-time: £26,700 per year

Alumni Discount

• University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a 25% reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study.

Funding and Scholarships

• The School of Chemistry offers financial support for PhD students from a range of sources, including UK research councils, Industry, Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships, and other scholarship schemes.
• A limited number of School of Chemistry bursaries are available to cover bench fees, which may otherwise be charged.
• The School of Chemistry welcomes applications under the China Scholarship Council (CSC) scheme.

Career Prospects

• Your skills will be in high demand from the chemical and allied industries, as well as the public sector.
• A PhD in Chemistry is valued in many areas of employment, including pharmaceutical sciences, green energy, polymers, coatings, agrochemicals, instrumentation manufacturers and management consultancies.

Meet Our Supervisors

• The following list shows potential supervisors for this programme. Visit their profiles for details of their research and expertise:
  • Professor Varinder Aggarwal
  • Professor Neil Allan
  • Dr Chris Arthur
  • Professor Paul Bartlett
  • Professor Robin Bedford
  • Professor Wuge Briscoe
  • Professor Ian Bull
  • Professor Craig Butts
  • Professor Jonathan Clayden
  • Dr Beatrice Collins
  • Dr John Crosby
  • Dr Jessica Cross
  • Professor Matthew Crump
  • Professor Basile Curchod
  • Professor Anthony Davis
  • Dr Sean Davis
  • Professor Charl FJ Faul
  • Professor David Fermin
  • Dr Natalie Fey
  • Professor Carmen Galan
  • Dr Paul Gates
  • Dr Paul Griffiths
  • Professor Simon Hall
  • Dr Timothy Knowles
  • Dr Alastair Lennox
  • Professor Stephen Mann
  • Professor Paul May
  • Dr Andrew McCluskey
  • Professor Adrian Mulholland
  • Dr David Naafs
  • Dr Adam Noble
  • Professor Simon O'Doherty
  • Dr Tom Oliver
  • Professor Andrew Orr-Ewing
  • Dr Fabio Parmeggiani
  • Dr Avinash Patil
  • Dr Laura Ratcliff
  • Professor Emma Raven
  • Professor Matthew Rigby
  • Dr Sebastien Rochat
  • Dr Melanie Roffet-Salque
  • Dr Chris Russell
  • Professor Dudley Shallcross
  • Professor Chris Willis
  • Professor Dek Woolfson

Research Groups

• The School of Chemistry is managed under three sections: Inorganic and Materials; Organic and Biological; and Physical and Theoretical.
• However, the School's research profile is defined according to research themes, each with a critical mass of researchers.

Internationally Leading Research

• We are now ranked the UK's number 1 chemistry department for research (analysis of REF 2021) with 100% of our research outputs recognised as being world leading or internationally excellent.

Outstanding Individuals and World-Class Teams

• The talent of our researchers, from students to Professors, is our greatest asset.
• These scientists are brought together under our five research themes, which highlight our broad range of interests.

Across the Chemical Sciences and Beyond

• Our research themes connect activities spanning traditional boundaries of chemistry and also build bridges to other disciplines such as engineering and medicine.

Research Themes

• Catalysis and Synthesis
• Chemical and Synthetic Biology
• Computational Chemistry, Theory and Dynamics
• Environment and Energy
• Functional Molecules and Materials.

How to Apply

• Apply today via our online application system.
• For further information, please see the guidance for how to apply on our webpages.

Start Your Application

• Select your award type and start date to begin your application.
• Award Type: Chemistry (Macquarie) (PhD) Chemistry (MSc by Research) Chemistry (PhD) Chemistry (Visiting) (PGR) Chemistry (Western) (PhD)

Program Outline

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Careers:

Your skills will be in high demand from the chemical and allied industries, as well as the public sector. A PhD in Chemistry is valued in many areas of employment, including pharmaceutical sciences, green energy, polymers, coatings, agrochemicals, instrumentation manufacturers and management consultancies.

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UK: full-time£4,758 per year UK: part-time£2,379 per year Overseas: full-time£26,000 per year For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year. Bench fees For postgraduate research students who are not funded by UK Research Councils or (specific) UK charities, it is usual to charge a bench fee. A bench fee covers the costs of laboratory consumables, specialist equipment and other relevant costs (such as training) for the duration of the programme. The bench fee charged can vary considerably depending on the nature of the programme being undertaken. Details of specific bench fee charges can be provided on request and will be made clear in the offer letter sent to applicants.