PhD in Chemistry

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

North America:

5%

Africa:

2%

Others:

6%

UK:

60%

Asia:

10%

South America:

2%

EU:

15%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Google

Australian Department of Health

World Health Organization

Wellcome Trust

Amazon

Dow Chemical

Teach for America

Mitsubishi Chemical

Air Products and Chemicals

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$33,100 / year

Overall Cost

$48,100 / year

FAQs

• What kind of facilities and resources are available?
  
  Students have access to advanced research facilities, including NMR spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography, mass spectrometry, laser spectroscopy, and high-performance computing clusters.
• Can students propose their own research projects?
  
  Yes, applicants can apply to listed projects or submit their own proposals, provided they align with faculty expertise and a supervisor is available.
• What funding opportunities are available?
  
  Funding is available through university scholarships, UKRI studentships, EPSRC-funded projects, and other external sources. Some positions are fully funded, while others may be self-funded.
• How long does the PhD program take to complete?
  
  The program usually takes 3 to 4 years of full-time study, or up to 6 years part-time.
• What are the academic entry requirements for the PhD program?
  
  Applicants typically need a UK first-class or upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in chemistry or a related discipline. A relevant master's degree is helpful but not required.
• What research areas are available in the PhD Chemistry program at the University of Edinburgh?
  
  Research areas include analytical chemistry, chemical physics, electrochemistry, materials chemistry, biological and medicinal chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, catalysis, and computational chemistry.