Chemistry

Entry requirements

First or upper second-class honours degree, or equivalent in an appropriate subject.

Months of entry

January, April, July, October

Course content

Research in the Department of Chemistry spans all sub-disciplines, from theoretical physical chemistry to biological chemistry and antibody engineering.

There are five research themes:

• analytical
• health
• interfaces
• materials
• transformations

Find out how to apply to study within our Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies.

The Department also works in collaboration with the following Centres for Doctoral training (CDTs):

• Catalysis CDT
• Aerosol Science CDT
• Freshwater CDT
• AAPS CDT

Research content

Postgraduate students are offered a variety of practical training courses which include the full use of the analytical instrumentation and services available and are encouraged to attend our seminars and to attend international scientific meetings relevant to their research area.

We offer programmes leading to a PhD degree in four classical divisions of chemistry: inorganic, organic, physical and computational. While students will be formally associated with one of these divisions, the research carried out in our Department is interdisciplinary.

The current focus areas are: Catalysis and Synthesis, Energy, Environment and Health, Materials, and Sustainability. Each focus group is composed of members of staff that approach these topics from very different points of view, thus allowing our students to understand fully the context of their research.

Information for international students

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
• The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
• TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components

You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Fees and funding

Find out about funding opportunities at the University of Bath.