This programme is for anyone who is interested in developing their research further or those who wish to follow career pathways which require research skills.

During the application process you will be asked to submit a research proposal. In order for us to assist you throughout the duration of your research degree it is important that your research interests fall into the research areas that the school is involved with. Once the research area has been selected, it is important to read some of the publications produced by the Academic supervisor. Should you not be able to access the publication please contact us directly and will be able to send you a copy. Applicants who are already working in an academic environment will also be asked to submit their publications list and any relevant teaching experience.

Research Areas

Below is a list of Chemistry specialisms followed by a keyword list provided by senior academic supervisors to help you identify possible research themes. Please also see the Research Topics information.

Chemistry with specialisms in:

bacterial fuel cells

biodegradable polymers

borates

computer graphics

ELISA

environmental chemistry

glycobiology

glycosylation chemistry

heterocyclic chemistry

inorganic chemistry

isolation and characterisation of plant derived compounds

material sciences

metalloproteins

modelling

nature product synthesis

nitroreductase

NMR

organic chemistry

organic synthesis

photovoltaics

physical chemistry

physical organic chemistry

pi-functional conjugated materials

porous materials

prodrug therapy

proteomics

quantum mechanics

self-assembly

sustainable chemistry

thermal chemistry

tissue engineering

virtual reality

X-ray absorption spectroscopy

analytical chemistry

bioinorganic chemistry

biosensors

carbohydrate chemistry

computational chemistry

dye-sensitised solar cells

hydrogels

inorganic main group chemistry

inorganic nanoparticles

mass spectrometry

organic synthesis

photovoltaics

theoretical chemistry