Chemical Engineering, Ph.D.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Start dates: PhD/MPhil - 1st October, 1st January, 1st April & 1st July.
From authoring definitive text books on chemical engineering to finding solutions to the world's water shortages, Swansea University has a proud tradition delivering pioneering innovative process engineering solutions.
Our wide range of research in chemical engineering includes:
- Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs)
- Biochemical engineering
- Biomanufacturing
- Bioengineering, biomedical engineering
- Carbon nanotechnology
- Cell and tissue engineering
- Colloid science and engineering
- Desalination
- Emerging Contaminants in Water
- Engineering applications of nanotechnology
- Gas/liquid reactors
- Membrane separation
- Pharmaceutical engineering
- Polymer engineering
- Rheology
- Separation processes
- Transport processes
- Water and wastewater engineering
The PhD or MPhil Chemical Engineering at Swansea University provides an opportunity to work with a member of academic staff in one of the above, or related, area of research.
As we have a wide range of research in chemical engineering, Swansea University provides an excellent base for your research as a PhD or MPhil student in Chemical Engineering.
Career Opportunities
Having a PhD demonstrates that graduates can work effectively in a team, formulate, explore and communicate complex ideas and manage advanced tasks. Jobs in academia (eg postdoctoral research, lecturing), education, government, management, the public or private sector are possible. Examples include administrators, counsellors, marketing specialists, and researchers.
The Postgraduate Research Office Skills Development Team offer support and a training framework for example in creating a researcher profile based upon publications and setting up your own business. The Swansea Employability Academy assists students in future career opportunities, improving CVs, job applications and interview skills.
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