Chemical and Process Engineering

Entry requirements

You must have achieved a bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons), or equivalent, or a good performance in a Masters level course in a relevant subject. We also recognise relevant industrial and academic experience. See further details on entry requirements on our website

Months of entry

Anytime

Course content

Our research takes a multi-disciplinary and modern approach to Chemical Engineering, integrating world-leading analytical infrastructure and state-of-the-art physical science.

Our graduates have secured positions with organisations including, among others: AECOM, British Library, GE Global Research and Honeywell.

We welcome applications from those who wish to join a friendly, supportive and diverse community of postgraduate researchers who come from all over the world.

Our main research themes include:

• Advanced engineering materials. Our research covers metallic alloys, carbons, ceramics, glasses and composites; and includes polymers, molecular systems as well as organic crystals, colloids, emulsions and even biological systems.
• Sustainable Systems and Processes. Our research includes the development of novel routes for chemical production including bio-catalysis, biomass conversion, nanotechnology, and the development of renewable and low carbon energy.
• Innovative manufacturing and products. Our research involves the fundamental understanding of the interactions between different formulated product ingredients through multiscale experimentation.

Research Excellence Framework (REF) score

Over 80% of our research activity is 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' latest REF

Fees and funding

If you’re hoping to secure funding for your PhD, there are many options available. Visit phd.leeds.ac.uk to search our funding opportunities, project ideas, research areas and PhD supervisors. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and are very competitive, so it’s important that you apply as early as possible.