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Chemistry – (M.Phil.)
University of Birmingham
Engineering and Physical Sciences
| Location: | Birmingham / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | ||
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Birmingham
The School of Chemistry is undergoing a period of renaissance and growth. We have received significant investment in surface chemistry and analysis laboratories (£500,000), and won £2.5 million-worth of investment from Advantage West Midlands and the European Regional Development Fund to purchase state-of-the-art equipment and refurbish laboratory space for carrying out research under the heading of Advanced Materials Research.
In 2008 we were awarded £6 million for an EPSRC Doctoral Training Centre: Physical Sciences of Imaging in the Biological Sciences (PSIBS). As a research-led School, which has received significant recent investment in research infrastructure, we offer a high quality research environment that will provide you with the best starting point for your future career.
Key facts
Type of Course: Doctoral research
Duration: PhD: 3 to 4 years full-time; MSc by Research: 1 year full-time
Start date: Contact the School directly for further information
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Over the last four years, expenditure of over £2 million has allowed the School of Chemistry to purchase new instrumentation and refurbish and redevelop its facilities for research and teaching. This has been accompanied by the creation of several new staff positions.
This increased research strength has been recognised by the research councils, who have given substantial support for research in the School in the last few years. With the facilities and opportunities available to our researchers, we can make real contributions to tackling the scientific challenges that face chemists today.
Our research is divided into three research themes; examples of specific research topics are given below each theme heading:
* Materials chemistry – Dr Paul Anderson Biomaterials; ferroelectrics; functional materials; heterogeneous catalysis; high-pressure chemistry; hybrid organic-inorganic materials; hydrogen storage; ionic conductors; luminescent materials; magnetic materials; nanoparticles and nanowires; organic materials; polymorphism; superconductors; structural chemistry; thermoelectric materials; zeolites.
* Molecular processes and theory – Professor Roy Johnston Atmospheric chemistry; bio-nanotechnology; chemical reaction dynamics; clusters and nano-particles; computational and theoretical chemistry; electrochemistry; gas-phase molecular chemistry; magnetic resonance imaging; photoelectron and ultraviolet spectroscopy; simulation and modelling; surface and interfacial chemistry; X-ray spectroscopy.
* Molecular synthesis and chemical biology – Professor Nigel Simpkins Asymmetric synthesis; biomimetic membranes; biomolecules; carbohydrates; catalysis; DNA recognition; free radicals; liquid crystals; luminescent labels; mechanistic organic chemistry; metallo-drugs and imaging agents; molecular design; natural products; peptides; organometallic chemistry; photochemistry; self-assembly; sensors; supramolecular chemistry; synthetic inorganic and organic chemistry.
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Requirements
* IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band.
* TOEFL 550 Paper- based test / 213 Computer-based test.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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