Overview

This Chemistry Research programme offered by King's College London enables students to undertake original investigation across a broad spectrum of contemporary chemistry. Candidates pursue projects in areas including computational and physical chemistry, chemical biology, materials science, analytical chemistry, spectroscopy, biotechnology, green chemistry, nanoscience, and drug discovery, contributing new knowledge to challenges in health, sustainability, and technology.

Key facts

Based within the Department of Chemistry, researchers work in a collaborative environment that bridges chemistry, biology, medicine, and environmental science. The programme supports interdisciplinary research through partnerships with organisations such as the Thomas Young Centre and The Francis Crick Institute, while offering opportunities for co-supervision across departments to advance innovation in medicine, biotechnology, and sustainable development.

Programme Structure

Research Areas:

Computational Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Chemical Biology
Medical Imaging
Materials Science
Analytical Chemistry
Spectroscopy
Biotechnology
Green Chemistry
Metallochemistry

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-11 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-25 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Chemistry Biochemistry View 64 other PhDs in Chemistry in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelors degree with 2:1 honours degree in a related subject.

A 2:2 degree may be considered only where applicants also offer a Masters degree with Merit or above

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

34700 GBP / year

≈ 34700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8000 GBP / year

≈ 8000 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 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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