Materials and Energy

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have a BSc 2.2 or above, or equivalent, in Chemistry or in a related subject.

Please see: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/programmes/programme/chemistry for more information

Months of entry

January, April, July, October

Course content

The School of Chemistry has developed a particular strength in Solid State and Materials Chemistry, with a research group dedicated to this exciting area of study. As part of the Chemistry (PhD/MPhil) programme, students can conduct their research within this group.Research in Materials Chemistry has a vital role to play in providing solutions to important societal challenges, including the search for new and sustainable energy sources, tackling the climate crisis, and developing new materials for advanced medical and pharmaceutical applications. The School of Chemistry at Cardiff University has well-established research strengths in Materials Chemistry, encompassing both fundamental and applied aspects of research in this field, and with a vibrant cohort of post graduate research students conducting research projects within this group.

Current research in Materials Chemistry is based within three broad themes:

• developing and advancing new aspects of experimental techniques for investigating properties of materials
• applying a range of state-of-the-art experimental and computational methods to understand fundamental properties of materials
• designing new materials and processes for advanced materials applications

Students studying post graduate research degrees in Materials Chemistry gain a wide range of skills, which typically include experience in a range of experimental methodologies for materials preparation and characterization, expertise in techniques (experimental and/or computational) for gaining detailed insights into fundamental properties of materials, and training in strategies to design new materials for specific targeted applications.

Department specialisms

Catalysis in the Cardiff Catalysis Institute The School of Chemistry has particular strengths in Heterogeneous Catalysis, Homogeneous Catalysis and Surface Science, including the Cardiff Catalysis Institute (CCI) dedicated to this exciting area of study. Chemical Biology The School of Chemistry has a strong research group in Chemical Biology, including developing our research in medicinal chemistry with links to the Medicines Discovery Institute. Inorganic Chemistry The School of Chemistry has a highly experienced research group in Inorganic Chemistry, with research areas including the design of new ligands. Materials and Energy The School of Chemistry has a broad research base in advanced materials, with a focus on understanding the fundamental properties of both soft and solid materials. Organic Synthesis The School of Chemistry has a dedicated research team in Organic Synthesis, with a particular focus on the development of novel synthetic methods. Physical Organic Chemistry The School of Chemistry has a wide-ranging scientific research team in Physical Organic Chemistry, with a variety of research techniques and topics being studied. Theoretical and Computational Chemistry The School of Chemistry has an expanding and groundbreaking research team in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, with research into theory and computation.

Information for international students

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