Applications for our postgraduate programmes are made using our online application form.
To apply for postgraduate study you must satisfy the University’s general entry requirements as well as any specific requirements for your chosen programme.
As well as academic qualifications and practical experience, we look for evidence of your interest in the programme and an understanding of the rigorous demands of postgraduate study.
If you are an international student you will need to ensure that your academic and English language qualifications meet our entry requirements. You should apply as early as possible if you need to secure a UK visa or if you are applying for funding or sponsorship. Visit the University’s International students’ pages for more details.
Studentship opportunities become available throughout the year. The majority of these studentships are backed by UK Research Councils and charitable trusts. Details of these studentships are advertised as they become available.
Please check the details of each studentship to identify whether you are eligible to apply. Many studentship opportunities are only available to UK and EU students.
Check the details of bursaries and other awards available for researchers in chemistry, as well as a information about fees and other costs.
Most programmes require additional supporting documentation to be submitted as part of the application process. These can be uploaded with the online application form. Decisions regarding admissions are not made until an application is considered to be complete. You will be sent an acknowledgement email as soon as we have received your application.
You can go to the online application form and find your programme via the Programme Search page. You will need to create a login ID to enter the site. You will be sent an acknowledgement email as soon as we have received your application and you can use the online tracking function to track the progress of your application. When completing the online application form, please note that our programmes are within the Faculty of Natural and Environmental Science.
Where possible we try to interview prospective postgraduate students (for MSc, MPhil and PhD). This will involve a visit to Southampton and an interview with one or more prospective supervisors (normally 3). This allows you to see our facilities, ask questions and for us to assess you with regard to your suitability for the research project. If this process is not possible, we sometimes interview by phone/Skype. Further details on this process are available on request.