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Chemistry PhD

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What will I learn?

Overview

The School of Chemistry is an internationally recognised centre for teaching and research, ranking #1 in the UK for Chemistry research (

  • THE 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 over 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.

    The School of Chemistry is housed in spacious, modern laboratories, which are well equipped with

  • state-of-the-art facilities
  • . There is a comprehensive graduate support programme to ensure you have the opportunity to build a wide range of skills, both in chemistry and other transferable skills which will be useful to you in your future career.

    The School of Chemistry hosts and participates in a number of

  • Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) and Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs)
  • . Training opportunities in these national flagship centres are available in the following disciplines:

    Hosted in the School of Chemistry:

    • technology enhanced chemical synthesis
    • aerosol science

    External partnerships:

    • synthetic biology
    • biosciences
    • earth and environmental sciences
    • composites science, engineering and manufacturing

    Which department am I in?

    Chemistry

    Study options

    Full Time (4 years)

    Tuition fees
    £26,700.00 (US$ 34,481) per year
    This is a fixed fee

    *Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

    Start date

    October 2025

    Venue

    University of Bristol

    Beacon House,

    Queen’s Road,

    Bristol,

    BS8 1QU, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

    Full Time (4 years)

    Tuition fees
    £26,700.00 (US$ 34,481) per year
    This is a fixed fee

    *Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

    Start date

    January 2026

    Venue

    University of Bristol

    Beacon House,

    Queen’s Road,

    Bristol,

    BS8 1QU, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

    Entry requirements

    For international students

    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. Students need an IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall with either listening or speaking at 6.5, with no score below 6.0; TOEFL iBT: 83 overall with either R20, L21, S21 and W20, or R20, L20, S23 and W20.

    *There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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    About University of Bristol

    The University of Bristol is renowned internationally for its world-class education and impactful research.

    • Ranks 54th globally (QS World University Rankings, 2025)
    • 32 percent international students
    • Top five in the UK for research (REF, 2021)
    • 350 student clubs and societies

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