Overview
The Department of Chemical Engineering at University of Bath is a multidisciplinary centre focusing on research into future sustainable materials and technologies.
We are funded by research councils, the Department for Trade and Industry, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the British Council, the EU, government research agencies and industry.
Learning outcomes
- Chemical engineering research is crucial and supports development and production of new materials, fuels, drugs, consumer products, health care products, foods and beverages, electronic components, medical implants, and more.
- As the number and complexity of chemical, biochemical and biological materials used in consumer products and supporting technologies increases, this research will play an increasingly vital role in the development of modern societies across the world.
Programme Structure
Course include:
- The MPhil and PhD programmes combine taught research training and applied research practice.
- Candidates join the Department as a member of the Research Centre in which they initially have a broad research interest and that will have overseen their acceptance into the Department.
- Candidates are expected to carry out supervised research at the leading edge of their chosen subject, which must then be written up as a substantial thesis.
- Most research students who ‘do a PhD’ register in the first instance as probationer for the programme of PhD. Confirmation of PhD registration is subject to your passing an assessment process, which normally involves submission of written work and an oral examination.
- The final stage of the PhD programme is the oral or viva voce examination, in which students are required to defend the thesis to a Board of Examiners.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
Application deadlines:
- three months before the intended start date (UK)
- five months before (International)
Language
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Disciplines
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Other requirements
General requirements
- First or good second class honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject.
Tuition Fee
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International
27900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27900 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
4800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4800 GBP per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Bath
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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