PhD in Chemistry

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Europe:

10%

North America:

5%

Others:

5%

North East England:

40%

Yorkshire and The Humber:

30%

Others:

20%

International students:

100%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Australian Medical Association

National Health and Medical Research Council

World Health Organization

Dow Chemical

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Alexion Pharmaceuticals

Takeda Pharmaceutical

Mitsubishi Chemical

Dow Chemical Company

Air Products and Chemicals

Pharmaceutical Companies

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$29,900 / year

Overall Cost

$44,900 / year

FAQs

• What research facilities are available?
  
  The department offers advanced facilities including NMR, X-ray crystallography, mass spectrometry, electron microscopy, and access to the Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence.
• Can students propose their own research topics?
  
  Yes, students can apply to advertised projects or propose their own topic, subject to supervisor availability and alignment with departmental expertise.
• What funding options are available?
  
  Funding is available through UKRI (EPSRC), departmental studentships, industrial CASE awards, and university scholarships. Self-funded students are also accepted.
• Are English language qualifications required for international students?
  
  Yes, international applicants must meet English proficiency requirements, typically with an IELTS score of 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each component) or equivalent.
• What are the main research areas in the PhD Chemistry program at the University of York?
  
  Research areas include green and sustainable chemistry, organic synthesis, catalysis, chemical biology, materials chemistry, spectroscopy, analytical chemistry, and computational chemistry.