Research covers all aspects of chemistry from the physical to the biological.
The Department has recently undergone considerable refurbishment to bring the research laboratories up to the most modern standards. As a postgraduate student you will work with a member of academic staff who will act as the supervisor for the project. You will also be expected to work independently and to develop your own ideas. The PhD degree is awarded after three years study and on successful completion of a thesis describing the results and conclusions of your work. Equipped with a PhD in chemistry you will be in a strong position to obtain employment in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, and in education and research, while postgraduate chemists are actively sought by a wide range of other employers.