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Research Programme in Chemistry with Monash PhD

Most students complete this programme in 4 years full-time

This programme is closed for October 2025 entry.

what students will learn and the outcomes, main benefit from the student’s point of view

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Programme structure

Most students complete this programme in 4 years. You cannot take less than 2 years to finish your research and the maximum time you are allowed is normally 4 years.


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You will start this programme in October.

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Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

Your academic progress and general welfare will be monitored by your supervisor.

Academic milestones

  1. Registration
  2. Induction
  3. Taught phase
  4. Candidature
  5. Confirmation
  6. Research
  7. Writing up
  8. Give notice of intention to submit a thesis / portfolio
  9. Submission for examination
  10. Examination (Viva Voce)
  11. Examiners report
  12. Final submission of thesis / portfolio
  13. Graduation

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Programme content


Learning

  • 100% online lectures, seminars and practicals
  • Clinical experience
  • Design projects
  • Doctoral skills online
  • Doctoral skills workshop
  • Field course
  • Fieldwork
  • Interaction and networking
  • Laboratory sessions
  • Lectures
  • Networking
  • Online resources
  • Practical sessions
  • Real-life case studies
  • Research project
  • Seminars
  • Supervisory team
  • Tutorials
  • Video materials
  • Workshops

Taught content

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Placement

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Research content

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Professional Development

Professional development is a crucial element of doctoral study, not only in supporting your research but also as part of your longer term career development. Our MyDoctoralDevelopment workshops and courses will help you build your skills and help you succeed in your doctorate.

Read more about professional development support

Assessment


Assessment methods

  • Attendance
  • Blog
  • Business Report
  • Clinical examination
  • Closed book written examination
  • Computing assessments
  • Coursework
  • Data analysis practical
  • Dissertation
  • Dissertation (MSc route only)
  • End point assessment
  • Essay
  • Examinations
  • Group design projects
  • Groupwork
  • In-class test
  • Laboratory assessments
  • Literature review
  • Multiple choice examination
  • Online assessment
  • Online quizzes
  • Online web-forum contributions
  • Open book written examination
  • Oral assessment
  • Oral presentation
  • Oral presentations
  • Other
  • Peer evaluation
  • Placement
  • Policy brief
  • Policy evidence and data review
  • Portfolio
  • Portfolio work
  • Posters
  • Practical
  • Practical work
  • Practical work
  • Presentations
  • Problem solving assignments
  • Project output (other than dissertation or report)
  • Project reports
  • Projects
  • Public Policy case report
  • Reflective assessment
  • Report
  • Residential
  • Seminar
  • Set exercises
  • Take-home examination
  • Team Working
  • Thesis
  • Visual or recorded presentation
  • Viva Voce
  • Work-based placement
  • Written examination

Assessment description

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Entry requirements


Academic requirements

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Professional requirements

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Other requirements

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English Language requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
  • The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
  • TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components

You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

References

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Fees and funding

Fees and funding information for Research Programme in Chemistry with Monash PhD


Fees

Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home or Overseas student.

Learn how we decide fee status

Tuition fees are liable to increase annually for all University of Bath students. If you aren't paying your fees in British pounds, you should also budget for possible fluctuations in your own currency.

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Extra costs

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Application information


  • Programme title
    Research Programme in Chemistry with Monash PhD
  • Final award
    PhD
  • Mode of study
    Full-time
  • Department
  • Location
    University of Bath
    Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY
  • Application deadline

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  • Regulator

Applicant profile

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Selection process

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Immigration requirements

This PhD is covered by the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS). If you are an international student, you may require an ATAS certificate to join this course and you can find out more about the visa requirements for studying in the UK..

For additional support please contact the Student Immigration Service for matters related to student visas and immigration.

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