About the course

The Physical Organic Chemistry Centre is housed in state-of-the-art laboratories (built in 2007) within the School of Chemistry. The topics being investigated are extremely wide ranging, stretching from the development of new methods for catalysing reactions, through the development of better understanding of organic reactions in aqueous solutions, to the development of biosensors and the directed assembly of functional multicomponent systems. Underpinning this breadth of applications is the detailed, quantitative understanding of the fundamental properties and reactions and interactions of organic molecules. The techniques used in the research are as widely varying as the topics being studied. Theoretical methods include electronic structure theory, molecular dynamics simulations, integration of complex kinetic equations, and development of data analysis software. In the laboratory, the research may involve organic synthesis, biophysical studies (including for example titration calorimetry, UV-visible, circular dichroism, infrared and NMR spectroscopy) and HPLC. MPhil and PhD students involved in this work can expect to receive a broad and interdisciplinary training that is highly marketable in a wide variety of chemistry-related careers.

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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: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£73,350

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Cardiff
April, 2024	Cardiff
July, 2024	Cardiff
Autumn (September), 2024	Cardiff
Spring (January), 2025	Cardiff
April, 2025	Cardiff
July, 2025	Cardiff
Autumn (September), 2025	Cardiff
Spring (January), 2026	Cardiff
April, 2026	Cardiff
July, 2026	Cardiff

　　

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Entry requirements for Cardiff University

Applicants are required to have a good honours degree, or equivalent, in Chemistry or in a related subject.

　　IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 (with at least 5.5 in each sub-score)

　　TOEFL (iBT) - At least 90 with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking

　　International Baccalaureate (Language A) - HL 5 or SL 5

　　

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　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

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

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