PhD in Chemistry

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Africa:

2%

North America:

1%

Asia:

8%

South America:

1%

Others:

4%

EU:

15%

UK:

70%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

Australian Department of Health

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

World Health Organization

Amazon

Microsoft

Dow Chemical

Mitsubishi Chemical

Air Products and Chemicals

The Dow Chemical Company

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$27,200 / year

Overall Cost

$42,200 / year

FAQs

• What support is available for career development?
  
  The university offers professional development workshops, transferable skills training, and career services to support academic and non-academic career paths.
• Can students propose their own research topics?
  
  Yes, students may apply to advertised projects or propose their own research ideas, subject to the availability and agreement of a suitable supervisor.
• Is funding available for PhD students?
  
  Yes, funding may be available through university scholarships, departmental studentships, UKRI grants, or externally funded research projects. Some students may also self-fund.
• What are the entry requirements for admission?
  
  Applicants typically need a first-class or upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in chemistry or a related subject. A master’s degree is beneficial but not always required.
• What are the main research areas in the PhD Chemistry program at the University of Surrey?
  
  Research areas include materials chemistry, analytical chemistry, computational chemistry, environmental chemistry, sustainable energy, nanotechnology, and drug discovery.