Swansea University 2021 Fully Funded KESS II MSc By Research Scholarship

Chemical Engineering: Fully Funded KESS II MSc by Research Scholarship: An electrochemical biosensor for in-situ detection of methyl-isoborneol (MIB) in water

*This scholarships is part funded by the Welsh Government’s European Social Fund (ESF) programme for East Wales.*

Methyl-isoborneol (MIB) is a naturally occurring compound released in water when algae die off. Its occurrence in drinking water results in customer complaints and unsatisfaction due to the unpleasant taste that MIB imparts to the water. The raw water concentrations can reach up to 800 ng/L whilst the taste threshold concentrations are extremely low ranging from 4 to 15 ng/L depending on the individual. The current methods for MIB detection rely on complicated protocols that involve several steps including sampling, sample preparation (e.g. extraction), and off-site analysis using very expensive laboratory equipment making MIB analysis time-consuming, labour intensive, and expensive. Therefore, an alternative highly selective and sensitive method for in-situ detection of MIB at the ng/L levels is highly desirable.

• Table of Content
• About Swansea University
• Swansea University KESS II MSc
• Aim and Benefits of Swansea University KESS II MSc
• Requirements for Swansea University KESS II MSc Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Swansea University KESS II MSc

Aim and Benefits of Swansea University KESS II MSc

The studentship covers the full cost of UK/EU tuition fees, plus a stipend. The bursary will be limited to a maximum of £11,819 p.a. dependent upon the applicant's financial circumstances.

There will also be additional funds available for research expenses.

Please note that students receiving KESS II support are not eligible for Postgraduate Master's Degree loan.

Requirements for Swansea University KESS II MSc Qualification

Candidates should have a 2.1 or above in their undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Engineering or a related subject.

They should also be eligible for UK/EU Fees.

We would normally expect the academic and English Language requirements to be met by point of application. For details on the University’s English Language entry requirements, please visit – http://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/englishlanguagerequirements/

Documents Required for Application

You will also need to provide copies of the following documentation:

• Degree certificates and transcripts
• CV
• English language certificate (if required)
• All supporting documentation as detailed in Section C of the KESS II Participant Proposal Form
• 2 References (please ask your referees to email their references directly to [email protected])

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applicants are strongly advised to contact Dr Wei Zhang ([email protected]) or Dr Chedly Tizaoui ([email protected]) regarding information on the area of research.

To apply:

1. Complete the KESS II EAST Participant Proposal Form 2020-21
2. Complete the KESS II Supplementary Form

*The references can take the form of a letter on official headed paper, or via the University’s standard reference form. Please note that references received via private emails accounts (e.g., Hotmail, Yahoo) cannot be accepted.

Please submit both application forms and supporting documentation to [email protected].

Application forms may be submitted in Welsh and any application submitted in Welsh will be treated no less favourably than an application received in English.

For any queries please contact [email protected].

For more details, visit Swansea University website.