Chemistry, Ph.D. Distance Learning

This is a Distance Learning PhD. The content of this PhD is identical to the on-campus offering, with the exception of being provided mostly online with some presence on campus if/when required. This course enables people who are doing research in industry and other settings to study towards a PhD degree. In order to be considered for the course, evidence of access to research facilities required to undertake the research programme must be provided. A multipartite agreement between the Host Organisation, Student and Swansea University will be necessary prior to enrolment. Start dates: PhD/MPhil/MSc by Research - 1st October, 1st January, 1st April & 1st July. Chemistry research is thriving at Swansea University. Spanning a wide range of fields, it is set to multiply at a rapid pace over the next three years. Our research groups are currently focused on four themes: Energy Health New and advanced molecules and materials Water and the environment These initiatives transcend traditional discipline boundaries and integrate core areas of organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistries while intersecting with engineering, medicine, and other scientific disciplines. The Chemistry Department at Swansea has a purpose-built, state-of-the-art Chemistry Hub containing modern teaching laboratories, research space and access to a diverse line of research infrastructures. High-quality, high-impact chemistry research is already taking place in world-class centres at Swansea. These include: The Centre for NanoHealth The Institute of Mass Spectrometry The Institute of Life Sciences The Energy Safety Research Institute Multidisciplinary Nanotechnology Centre The Centre for Water Advanced Technologies and Environmental Research The Materials Research Centre Integrating the Chemistry Department with Engineering, the Medical School and other Science departments help us to cultivate an environment of research excellence. This environment allows you to conceptualise, innovate and develop products in a way suited to research in the 21st century. You will be equipped to generate disruptive step-change advances with a tangible impact on urgent global challenges.

IELTS 6.0 Overall (with no individual component below 5.5) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. Full details of our English Language policy, including certificate time validity, can be found here.

International students: £23,950 per year

UK students: £5,238 per year

UK/Home: £5,238 per year

International: £23,950 per year

Oct 2026

Rolling admissions – apply as early as possible

• Singleton Park Campus, United Kingdom