PhD in Chemistry

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

China:

10%

Others:

3%

United States:

4%

India:

6%

United Kingdom:

67%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Boston Consulting Group

Accenture

Deloitte

Australian Department of Health

World Health Organization

Amazon

Oracle

Mitsubishi Chemical

Dow Chemical Company

Air Products and Chemicals

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$35,300 / year

Overall Cost

$50,300 / year

FAQs

• What facilities and resources are available to Chemistry PhD students?
  
  Imperial offers access to state-of-the-art labs and equipment, including NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, clean rooms, and high-performance computing.
• How long does the PhD program typically take?
  
  The PhD is normally a 3 to 4-year full-time research program.
• Can students propose their own research projects?
  
  Yes, applicants can apply to listed projects or contact academic staff to propose their own, depending on supervisor availability and research alignment.
• Is funding available for PhD students?
  
  Yes, funding is available through a variety of routes including Imperial College scholarships, EPSRC studentships, departmental funding, and external sponsors. Some positions are fully funded, while others may require self-funding.
• What are the academic entry requirements for the PhD?
  
  Applicants should typically have a first-class or strong upper second-class UK Honours degree (or international equivalent) in chemistry or a related discipline. A relevant master’s degree is advantageous but not always required.
• What research areas are available in the PhD Chemistry program at Imperial College London?
  
  Key research areas include chemical biology, energy and catalysis, materials chemistry, synthesis, theoretical and computational chemistry, spectroscopy, and environmental chemistry.