65 PhD programmes in Chemistry in United Kingdom

The Department of Chemistry offers research opportunities and projects in a wide range of research themes. This PhD in Theoretical Chemistry is offered at The University of Manchester.

PhD students in the Chemistry (Postgraduate Research) programme offered by the University of Wolverhampton are supervised by academics who are leading experts in their particular area of expertise. At least one academic in each supervisory team will have a track record of successful supervisions. 

Conduct cutting-edge research and gain expertise in a wide range of areas with this Chemistry degree from the University of Kent. Our School's main research interests focus on materials for energy and electronics, and supramolecular, interfacial and synthetic chemistry.

With this Chemistry degree from the University of St Andrews, you will be prepared for a career in chemical-related industries such as fuels, pharmaceuticals and fragrances.

The PhD in Drug Design, Development and Delivery programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Drug Design, Development and Delivery.

The Chemistry course at University of Plymouth provides you with the opportunity to conduct research alongside staff at the forefront of the chemistry subject discipline.

The Chemistry course from the Department of Chemistry from University of Cambridge  introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge.

The Department of Chemistry offers research opportunities and projects in a wide range of research themes. This PhD in Organic Chemistry is offered at The University of Manchester.

Research students in Chemistry at University of Lincoln can benefit from an interdisciplinary environment and may have the opportunity to work with colleagues from across the University’s College of Science, national and international academic collaborators, and an array of industry partners. 

Research in the Chemistry course at the University of Bath spans all sub-disciplines, from theoretical physical chemistry to biological chemistry and antibody engineering.

Chemical technologies enrich our quality of life, creating new developments in areas from drug discovery to transitional metal chemistry. This Chemistry programme is offered at the University of Sussex.

Geochemistry is a key theme in the Dynamic Earth Research and Palaeoenvironmental Change Groups and has been a major focus of the research carried out at The Open University UK for nearly 40 years.

Our Chemistry research clusters at the University of Sheffield span chemical biology, polymers, materials and nanoscience, molecular design and catalysis, and theory and light-matter interactions.

We have a number of internationally respected research groups within Chemical Sciences at Keele University.

The Chemistry programme is offered at the University of Nottingham for our graduate students who will be able to develop additional skills through training programmes to help you complete your PhD. See the support section for more details.

The Chemistry programme offered by Imperial develops advanced research expertise in theoretical, experimental, and interdisciplinary chemistry, enabling students to contribute original discoveries with applications across science, technology, medicine, and industry.

Chemistry from the University of Strathclyde is designed to support you with your research and rewards you for things you'll do as a research student here.

The Department of Chemistry offers research opportunities and projects in a wide range of research themes. This PhD in Biological Chemistry is offered at The University of Manchester.

Planetary Science at The University of Manchester applies a fundamental knowledge of isotopes and chemistry together with new observations to understand natural systems.

The Department of Chemistry at The University of Manchester has particular strengths in biological chemistry and organic synthesis, computational and theoretical chemistry and materials chemistry (inorganic and polymer). It offers this degree in Inorganic Chemistry.