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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
Cardiff University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-JUL-25
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Duration
3 years
Course summary
Our research is grouped into five distinct cognate themes: biological chemistry, catalysis and interfacial science, materials and energy, molecular synthesis and spectroscopy and dynamics.
Overview
The research carried out within the School of Chemistry is diverse and encompasses both fundamental and applied themes. Available research topics closely mirror the particular research interests of individual staff members, which fall broadly into biological and organic, inorganic, physical, and theoretical and computational chemistries.
Programme aims
To offer knowledge and expertise for a career in the pharmaceuticals and fine chemical sectors, teaching, biomedical research fields, research and managerial roles in general manufacturing industry (e.g. food, cosmetics, petrochemical etc).
Distinctive features
Chemistry continues to attract an expanding team of researchers, as well as maintaining an extensive network of industrial contacts
Strong interdisciplinary collaborations support projects across traditional subject divisions; postgraduates interact across these groups
Our state-of-the-art catalysis, in the Cardiff Catalysis Institute, supports world leading research in chemical sciences in our Translational Research Hub Translational Research Hub - Campus developments - Cardiff University
Extensive collaborations internationally; a number of research programmes allow placements abroad, including in Europe and Japan.
Tuition fees
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£ 25,450per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
27th
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Campus address
Cardiff University, PO Box 921, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3XQ, Wales
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Subject ranking
28th out of 52 4
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Entry standards
/ Max 228145 64%26th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10085.0 85%31st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.86 72%45th
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