Advanced Research Training Opportunities (Science), MPhil/PhD

The School of Science offers advanced research training opportunities across a broad range of subject areas, including chemical and pharmaceutical, biomedical and environmental sciences. The research activities within the School are supported by state of the art analytical and computer facilities.

Upon acceptance to a programme, students normally register initially for an MPhil, and after approximately 12 to 18 months, the student is examined by viva voce for consideration for transfer to PhD. Upon completion of the Doctoral training, students are ideally equipped to work in an academia or industrial research environment.

School

Science

Location

Medway Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time 6 years part-time

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have:

A minimum 2.1 Honours degree in a related subject OR Master's degree

• Each application is considered on its merits.

• Students who do not have English as their first language, must have an IELTS score of 6.5 or above or an equivalent rating in another recognised language testing system. Alternatively, students can enter via the University of Greenwich International Pre-Masters' Programme.

Attendance

Students are assessed through their thesis and an oral exam.

Career options

Graduates from this programme can pursue careers in industry, government and academia.

Content

Possible areas for advanced research include:

• Materials analysis
• Biophysical chemistry
• Molecular spectroscopy
• Biomaterials
• Formulation chemistry
• Gene therapy
• Waste management
• Advanced spectral analysis
• Forensic science
• Environmental geochemistry
• Research Projects

Research projects

Recent topics include:

• Solar energy conversion fragment-based drug discovery
• Synthesis of palladacycles of biologically relevant scaffolds including benzodiazepines
• In situ monitoring of chemical reactions
• Treatment of contaminated soils by accelerated carbonation
• Production of novel silicate-based sorbents
• Integrated production of biodiesel from oilseed rape
• Pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases
• Bioremediation and composting technologies

Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

Find out more about our fees and the support available to you at our:

• Postgraduate finance pages
• International students' finance pages