PhD in Chemical Engineering

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• 3-4 years full-time
• 4-7 years part-time
• Study Mode: Research
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
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• Course on Department Website
• Dates and deadlines:

Michaelmas 2026

Applications open

Sep. 3, 2025

Application deadline

May. 14, 2026

Course starts

Oct. 1, 2026

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Lent 2027

Applications open

Sep. 3, 2025

Application deadline

Jul. 30, 2026

Course starts

Jan. 5, 2027

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Funding Deadlines

Course Funding Deadline

Dec. 3, 2025

Gates Cambridge US round only

Oct. 15, 2025

These deadlines apply to applications for courses starting in Michaelmas 2026, Lent 2027 and Easter 2027.

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