Overview

The Chemistry programme at Cardiff University provides a thriving research culture with guidance from renowned researchers and access to state-of-the-art facilities. We’re ranked 12th in the UK for research impact by the Times Higher Education (THE) analysis of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). To find out more about REF, go to our REF webpage.

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During their research studies, our students are fully supported by academics, researchers and our outstanding support staff to develop high-level technical and research skills which will prepare them for a variety of innovative careers.

Our research is grouped into four themes: catalysis and interfacial science, materials and energy, molecular synthesis and spectroscopy and dynamics.

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Programme Structure

Research areas

Catalysis in the Cardiff Catalysis Institute

Chemical Biology

Inorganic Chemistry

Materials and Energy

Medicinal Chemistry

Organic Synthesis

Physical Organic Chemistry
Theoretical and Computational Chemistry

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants are required to have a BSc 2.2 or above, or equivalent, in Chemistry or in a related subject.

IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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26700 GBP / year

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5006 GBP / year

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Living costs

Cardiff

United Kingdom

628 - 1066 GBP / month

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Funding

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