MPhil/PhD Pure and Applied Chemistry

Course Overview This PhD in Chemistry at the University of Strathclyde is a three- to four-year research program focused on interdisciplinary projects in areas such as nanoparticle synthesis, biosensing, and anti-infective agent development. Students work in small, specialized teams under the supervision of experts like Dr. Fraser J. Scott, engaging in both experimental and theoretical research. The program emphasizes practical applications in biomedical diagnostics, science education, and forensic detection. Key Program Highlights Interdisciplinary research spanning inorganic synthesis, photonic materials, and biosensing Focus on developing UCNPs for non-invasive biosensing and disease biomarker detection Opportunity to work on anti-infective agents using organic chemistry and biochemical methods Development of portable detection methodologies for illicit substances and biomedical markers Collaboration within highly-focused research teams under expert supervision