PhD in Chemistry

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Africa:

2%

UK:

65%

Europe:

14%

Asia:

8%

North America:

4%

Oceania:

1%

Others:

6%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

EY

PwC

Google

Australian Department of Health

National Health and Medical Research Council

World Health Organization

Dow Chemical

Dow Chemical Company

Air Products and Chemicals

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$26,700 / year

Overall Cost

$41,700 / year

FAQs

• What research facilities are available to Chemistry PhD students?
  
  The university provides advanced facilities such as NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and cleanroom labs for nanofabrication and analytical work.
• Are there funding options available for PhD students?
  
  Yes, funding is available through UKRI studentships, university scholarships, EPSRC projects, and other sponsored or industrially linked programs. Some students also self-fund.
• What is the typical duration of the PhD program?
  
  The PhD usually takes 3 to 4 years full-time, or 6 to 7 years part-time.
• What are the entry requirements for the PhD program?
  
  Applicants typically need a first-class or upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in chemistry or a related field. A master's degree is advantageous but not mandatory.
• What are the main research areas in the PhD Chemistry program at the University of Southampton?
  
  Key research areas include synthetic chemistry, catalysis, electrochemistry, photochemistry, chemical biology, nanoscience, materials chemistry, computational chemistry, and sustainable chemistry.