Overview

The Chemical Engineering PhD programme from Newcastle University attract a diverse range of students. These are usually from disciplinary backgrounds such as:

statistics
maths
electrical engineering
chemistry
physics

Key facts:

Research in the department of Chemical Engineering is cross-disciplinary. Our strategy centres on investigating novel processes, materials, and concepts that can deliver transformational routes for a sustainable and circular economic framework.

We work in a range of sectors that include:

biomedics
food
water
waste
energy

We investigate solutions for relevant health, environmental and material problems.

Career opportunities:

Industrial involvement is a part of some PhDs and covers a wide range of activities such as:

food processing
water treatment systems
process intensification technology
solvent extraction
polymer reactors
process modelling and control
design of electrochemical reactors and fuel cells
clean technology

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

As a research student you will receive a tailored package of academic and support elements to ensure you maximise your research and future career.
The academic information is in the programme profile and you will be supported by our Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme, doctoral training centres and Research Student Support Team.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00

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There is no application closing date for this course. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering View 26 other PhDs in Chemical Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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125

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90

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70

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 honours degree and preferably a good master's degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant discipline.
To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

33500 GBP / year

≈ 33500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Additional Details

Home fees research degree students For 2026-27 entry, aligned standard Home research fees with set by UK Research Innovation (UKRI). For 2027-28 entry, aligning standard Home research fees UKRI. announce fees Spring 2027.

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

Duration

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

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Scholarships Information

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