Chemical Engineering PhD/MSc by research

University of Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham

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University of Birmingham

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Birmingham (Edgbaston)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 29,310 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Chemical Engineering PhD/MSc by research

About

Course overview

Take your place at one of the UK's largest Chemical Engineering departments with a tradition of experimental research. Join pioneering research teams as you build skills for a promising future career.

You’ll receive an excellent research experience at Birmingham. Develop a diverse range of skills to equip you for a research career in science. You'll also learn key transferable skills that will be invaluable for pursuing a career in any discipline.

I was also pleased with the support I got at the beginning of the course and the freedom to experiment and plan the research on my own. I am free to plan my own experiments, but in case there is a problem I can always get support.
Karolis Virzbickas
PhD Chemical Engineering

Programme Structure

Your work as a PhD student will mainly be based in the School of Chemical Engineering, but many of our research projects involve collaboration withexternal industrial and government organisations. Below is an indicative idea of what you could spend your time on, but your research may be different to this and will be discussed in advance with your supervisor.

You will work with your supervisors to define the structure of your project, start to review the scientific literature and set out the scope of work that you will undertake. Opportunities to work with colleagues at Birmingham, other universities and from industry may be involved, depending on the nature of the project that you plan.

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Chemical Engineering PhD/MSc by research. We offer a broad range of research specialisms in Chemical Engineering, with specialist pathways in: Bioprocessing, Energy and Chemical Industries and Food, Health and Nutrition.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Career

University Careers Network

Preparation for your career should be one of the first things you think about as you start university. Whether you have a clear idea of where your future aspirations lie or want to consider the broad range of opportunities available once you have a Birmingham degree, our Careers Network can help you achieve your goal.

Our unique careers guidance service is tailored to your academic subject area, offering a specialised team (in each of the five academic colleges) who can give you expert advice. Our team source exclusive work experience opportunities to help you stand out amongst the competition, with mentoring, global internships and placements available to you. Once you have a career in your sights, one-to-one support with CVs and job applications will help give you the edge.

If you make the most of the wide range of services you will be able to develop your career from the moment you arrive.