This PhD offers an academic training route for graduates seeking to perform leading fundamental and technologically relevant research that transcends the traditional discipline boundaries by linking one or more other disciplines with chemistry. Options may include biology, computation, ecology, engineering, environment, medicine and physics.

A substantial amount of research addresses research questions that fall between the boundaries of traditional disciplines. Real-world problems require a multi-disciplinary approach, and research expertise at the interfaces of these disciplines is essential to delivering impactful solutions. A Natural Sciences PhD will capture and give expression to such research training.

PhD Award
Full-time, Part-time Study Mode
3 - 7 years Duration

Entry Requirements For This Course

2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) or Master's degree in Chemistry, or an equivalent degree in a related discipline such as Biochemistry, Biophysics, Physics, Computation or Chemical Engineering, appropriate to the proposed research project

We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information.

Additional requirements

  • The first step if you are interested in studying for postgraduate research in Natural Science is to find a PhD Supervisor or funded opportunity.
  • As part of your application you will also need to provide a viable research proposal. Guidance can be found on our writing a research proposal webpage.

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