PhD in Chemistry

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Africa:

1%

Others:

2%

North America:

2%

Asia:

2%

Rest of Europe:

2%

UK:

80%

EU:

11%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

KPMG

EY

IBM

Google

Australian Department of Health

Amazon

Microsoft

Apple

Dow Chemical

Mitsubishi Chemical

Dow Chemical Company

Air Products and Chemicals

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$5,006 / year

Overall Cost

$20,006 / year

FAQs

• Can students propose their own research projects?
  
  Yes, students can either apply for advertised projects or propose their own, subject to supervisory support and alignment with departmental expertise.
• Are there funding opportunities available?
  
  Yes, funding is available through university scholarships, UKRI (EPSRC) studentships, industrial partnerships, and self-funded options. Funded projects are also regularly advertised.
• Do international students need to meet English language requirements?
  
  Yes, international applicants must demonstrate proficiency, usually with an IELTS score of 6.5 overall (no less than 6.0 in any band), or an equivalent qualification.
• What are the academic entry requirements?
  
  Applicants typically need a UK first-class or upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in chemistry or a closely related subject. A relevant master's degree is beneficial but not mandatory.
• What research areas are available in the PhD Chemistry program at the University of Birmingham?
  
  Research areas include inorganic and organic synthesis, materials chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, chemical biology, catalysis, electrochemistry, and sustainable/green chemistry.