PhD in Chemistry

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

10%

Europe:

5%

Asia:

2%

United Kingdom:

10%

North America:

3%

Northern Ireland:

50%

Republic of Ireland:

20%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Deloitte

Australian Department of Health

Australian Medical Association

World Health Organization

Dow Chemical

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Alexion Pharmaceuticals

Takeda Pharmaceutical

Mitsubishi Chemical

Air Products and Chemicals

Pharmaceutical Companies

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$25,600 / year

Overall Cost

$40,600 / year

FAQs

• What kind of research facilities are available?
  
  Queen’s provides access to state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment including NMR, mass spectrometry, crystallography, electron microscopy, and specialist synthesis and analysis labs.
• Can students propose their own research projects?
  
  Yes, students can apply to advertised projects or propose their own, depending on alignment with staff expertise and supervisor availability.
• Are funded PhD positions available?
  
  Yes, funding is available through UKRI (EPSRC), university studentships, industrial collaborations, and external bodies. Some advertised projects come with full funding.
• How long is the PhD program?
  
  The program usually takes 3 to 4 years full-time or 6 to 8 years part-time.
• Do international applicants need to meet English language requirements?
  
  Yes, international students must meet language requirements, usually with an IELTS score of 6.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component), or an equivalent qualification.
• What are the main research areas in the PhD Chemistry program at Queen’s University Belfast?
  
  Core research areas include medicinal chemistry, materials chemistry, catalysis, synthesis, supramolecular chemistry, chemical biology, sustainable chemistry, and spectroscopy.