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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Cardiff University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    APR-24, JUL-24, OCT-24, JAN-25

  • 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.

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University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    21st

  • Campus address

    Cardiff University, PO Box 921, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3XQ, Wales

Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
A wide range of dedicated support services for international students, including pre-departure advice, airport pickups, personal tutor guidance and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    32nd out of 55 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    145 64%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    34th

    20
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.76 75%

    41st

    9

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