About the course

The School of Chemistry is an internationally recognised centre for teaching and research, ranking #1 in the UK for Chemistry research (THE analysis of REF 2021). We offer a world-class environment for your PhD or MSc research degree, with state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure, as well as support and guidance from internationally leading Academic Supervisors. There are currently over 250 postgraduate and post-doctoral researchers, from many different countries, working with more than 50 academic staff on a wide range of research themes. Extensive collaborations with science-based industries and leading international academic centres ensure that research in Bristol remains at the frontiers of science.

　　The School of Chemistry is housed in spacious, modern laboratories, which are well equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. There is a comprehensive graduate support programme to ensure you have the opportunity to build a wide range of skills, both in chemistry and other transferable skills which will be useful to you in your future career.

　　The School of Chemistry hosts and participates in a number of Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) and Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs). Training opportunities in these national flagship centres are available in the following disciplines:

　　Hosted in the School of Chemistry:

　　technology enhanced chemical synthesis

　　aerosol science

　　External partnerships:

　　synthetic biology

　　biosciences

　　earth and environmental sciences

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Open intake available until (December), 2023	Bristol
Open intake available until (December), 2024	Bristol
Open intake available until (December), 2025	Bristol
Open intake available until (December), 2026	Bristol
Open intake available until (December), 2027	Bristol

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Bristol

An upper second-class MSci/MChem honours degree in chemistry, or a relevant related discipline, or a postgraduate MSc or international equivalent. We may consider applicants with a lower second-class MSci/MChem honours degree or an upper second-class BSc honours degree who can demonstrate good potential for research.

　　ELTS Academic:6.0 overall with either listening or speaking at 6.5, with no score below 6.0

　　TOEFL iBT:83 overall with either R20, L21, S21 and W20, or R20, L20, S23 and W20

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 83.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Bristol. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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World ranking

　　81st / 1250

　　THE World ranking16th / 130

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