Overview

You'll gain the skills to carry out advanced research in an academic or industrial environment as a professional scientist.

Features

Chemistry at University of Southampton has a community of 200 people actively involved in research. Each year we accept more than 50 postgraduate students from a variety of backgrounds to study for chemistry research degrees.

While much of our research begins with concepts at a fundamental level, we are passionate about using the findings to make a real impact on the world around us.

The work of a research chemist is to find real-world problems produces business opportunities, enhances the quality of life, creates jobs, and boosts the economy, Our research has a significant impact on society, industry, government, and public service.

Our own graduate school offers a supportive environment for postgraduate study and personal development. This includes integrated training modules supervised by our scientists and a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to science.

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Programme Structure

Curriculum:

biochemistry

physics

polymer science

environmental sciences

engineering

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You need at least a 2:1 degree, or equivalent, in chemistry or a chemistry-related subject.

MPhil Chemistry applicants must also submit a University application form a transcript.

International students

You will need to have a good science background and we will review your particular qualifications when you apply.
If you are a new postgraduate or MChem applicant and subject to immigration control, you should check if you need to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) clearance certificate before you apply for a visa.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

26700 GBP / year

≈ 26700 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time

MPhil: £13,050/year

EU Fee Waiver: If your country is part of the Horizon Europe Programme, you will pay the same fees as UK students.

Living costs

Southampton

United Kingdom

697 - 1093 GBP / month

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

Funding

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