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Chemical Engineering, Ph.D.

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    Application Deadline
  • 36 months
    Duration
University rank #218 (QS) ,
Our Department of Chemical Engineering is a highly active, research intensive community of more than 20 full-time academic staff plus research students, postdoctoral research fellows and visitors from all over the world. The Chemical Engineering programme is offered by the Loughborough University.

About

Chemical Engineers are fantastically well-placed to tackle some of the global challenges facing us over the next 50 years.

We have a strong and growing research programme with world-class research activities and facilities, focusing on industry’s and society’s needs; for instance the commercial production of stem cells, disinfection of hospital wards, novel drug delivery methods, advanced water treatment and continuous manufacturing of pharmaceutical products.

We work closely with other University departments in multidisciplinary research as well as with industry and with researchers in universities worldwide.

Our research is split into several key themes, and in recognition of our cutting edge research expertise, we have recently been selected as a lead partner in the EPSRC/MRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Regenerative Medicine.

The Chemical Engineering programme is offered by the Loughborough University.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity

    You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.

    Full-time
    • Full-time duration 36 months
    • Duration description
       Full-time  3 years (PhD), 2 years (MPhil)
    Part-time
    • Average part-time duration 60 months
    • Duration description
       Part-time  6 years (PhD), 4 years (MPhil)
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Our research groups
  • Biological Engineering and Healthcare
  • Catalysis and Reaction Engineering
  • Energy and Environmental Engineering
  • Nano- and Micro-materials Engineering
  • Pharmaceutical Engineering
  • Separation and Purification Technology
  • Centres for Doctoral Training

English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    92

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Upper Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Our entry requirements are usually based on a 2:1 undergraduate degree (or the overseas equivalent) in a related subject area.

Please provide a one page research proposal of up to 500 words describing the type of work you wish to undertake for your PhD research. The proposal should explain your motivation for the research, as well as the general methods that could be employed, for example using numerical, theoretical or experimental methods.

Ideally, your proposal should be aligned with the research interests of an academic member of staff in the Department. You are strongly encouraged to approach academic members of staff directly by email to discuss your proposal prior to submission.


Tuition Fee

  • International

    21100 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 21100 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
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Living costs for Loughborough

  • 600 - 1000 GBP/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Funding

A number of scholarships and bursaries are available (dependent on eligibility):

  • Department-specific bursaries
  • Scholarships
  • Professional and Career Development Loans
  • External charities and trusts
  • Studentships
  • Research Council funding

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