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The University of Edinburgh: Chemistry
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Chemistry |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
Our postgraduate research degree programme enables you to explore key research areas in chemistry, such as the chemistry-biology interface, experimental and theoretical chemical physics, synthesis, and materials chemistry.
This programme benefits from the facilities and expertise of the EaStCHEM joint research school, formed by the University of Edinburgh and the University of St Andrews.
In addition to developing your research skills, making friends, meeting eminent researchers and being part of the research community, you will also develop invaluable transferable skills which you can apply to academic life or a variety of professions outside of academia.
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
MSc (Res)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Edinburgh. Extraordinary futures await.
The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and placed 34th in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Our position as one of Britain’s leading research universities was reaffirmed by the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions), with 90% of our research activity classified as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research …
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