The School of Chemical Engineering at Birmingham is one of the largest centres for the postgraduate education of chemical engineers in the UK. We have pioneered development and research in rapidly expanding new areas such as pharmaceuticals and bioproducts, food processing, hydrogen fuel cells and energy research, as well as having leading-edge groups in fluid and particle mechanics.
These bring together diverse areas of expertise to train engineers and scientists with the skills, knowledge and confidence to tackle today's evolving issues, and future challenges.
They also provide a supportive and exciting environment for you, create new working cultures, build relationships between teams in universities and forge lasting links with industry.
Students are funded for four years and doctoral programmes include technical and transferable skills training, as well as a research element. Find out more about on CDTs:
At Birmingham, our postgraduate researchers don’t just contribute to their fields - they drive discovery, innovation, and change. Through our Doctoral School, we offer a unified, inspiring environment where your research journey is supported every step of the way.
The Doctoral School brings together everything you need to succeed in your research journey. We work across all subject areas to offer exceptional supervision; tailored researcher development; wellbeing support and community engagement; global opportunities and sector placements; and career preparation for life after your research.
The Birmingham Doctoral Programme is a transformative experience for all researchers at Birmingham, whatever your subject area. We offer world-class supervision, a tailored development framework, and real-world engagement opportunities that prepare you to flourish, whatever your future holds.
It was designed to give Birmingham researchers the support they need to excel in their research, develop essential skills, and connect with global opportunities. All while benefiting from a supportive and enriching academic environment.
Listed below are some of the PhD research opportunities available in the School of Chemical Engineering.
Select School of Chemical Engineering on the list below to find information on the project and details of how to apply for a place.
