
Overview
The Department of Chemistry is undergoing an exciting period of development. Our new STEMLab and newly refurbished research laboratories provide an outstanding environment to conduct scientific research.
Our strengths are in analytical science including: the study and detection of biomarkers; in energy research such as solar energy harvesting, hydrogen generation, functional energy materials/coatings, photochemistry, and batteries and supercapacitors; and in catalytic, synthetic and flow methods to prepare new molecules for health and materials applications.
The Department currently comprises 24 research active members of academic staff, together with additional chemistry researchers from the Departments of Materials and Mathematics and the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS). The Department also has a number of visiting/Emeritus academics and some 20 members of technical, secretarial and support staff.
As a research student of Chemistry programme at Loughborough University you will join a team of around 50 research students plus post-doctoral researchers and fellows. You will be encouraged to participate in conferences and provided with opportunities to present your research work.
You will benefit from our state-of-the-art facilities, enhanced by the University's £17 million STEMLab and a £6 million investment in newly refurbished chemistry laboratories. Our research labs and study areas provide an excellent environment in which to pursue your research passions while the Department strives to create a stimulating and inclusive academic community.
Our staff are engaged in high-profile, high-impact research projects which continue to address real world problems in vital areas such as energy and the environment, defence and security, and health and medicine.
Much of the current research is supported by Research Councils, Government departments, charitable institutions and industrial companies.
As part of the School of Science, our Chemistry staff and PhD students contribute to our interdisciplinary research centres:
- Centre for the Science of Materials
- Centre for Analytical Science
- Interdisciplinary Science Centre from Laboratory to Fabrication
Careers
Our graduates have been able to pursue rewarding careers in role such as Research Chemist and Analytical Scientist.
Recent graduate destinations include:
- Lubrizol
- AWE
- Boots
- Natural History Museum
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Research groups:
- Energy
- Health
- Security
- Sustainability
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in chemistry or a closely related discipline.
We will need copies of:
- an academic transcript of your undergraduate degree showing the modules studied and marks achieved
- a copy of your degree certificate, if you have already graduated
- a personal statement - this should explain your motivation for studying the programme, any relevant skills and experience you have (through studying or work), and your future career aspirations and how this programme will support you in achieving this. Remember to let your passion for the subject shine through!
- your research proposal. This is only needed if you have developed your own research project or the advertised project asks you to include one in your application. Guidance on what to include in your proposal can be found here.
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27500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27500 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4786 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Loughborough
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