Research degree programmes
Our two main research programmes are: DPhil in Chemistry and MSc(Res) in Chemistry. These courses unify and replace our previous research degrees in Chemical Biology, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physical and Theoretical Chemistry.
By undertaking a research degree in the Department, you will have the opportunity to carry out exciting chemistry research, in our world-class academic environment. Our research areas span eight broad research themes, with substantial links to other disciplines including biology, physics, and materials science.
The DPhil in Chemistry, our doctoral qualification, involves carrying out a significant piece of research that typically takes between three and four years to complete. Some students instead prefer to work on a shorter project, over the course of two to three years, leading to the Master's-level MSc(Res) degree.
We also host two Centres for Doctoral Training:
The Chemical Synthesis for a Healthy Planet EPSRC CDT is a new four-year course providing training in contemporary sustainable organic synthesis, and its application to challenges in medicine, agrochemistry, and materials. The course runs jointly with the University of York, and brings together 20 industrial partners and SMEs that have been substantially involved in the design of the programme, offering complementary expertise and training opportunities.
The Inorganic Materials for Advanced Manufacturing EPSRC CDT is a four-year doctoral course focusing on the design, synthesis and characterisation of new inorganic materials and featuring integrated academic/industrial courses. The course is jointly hosted by the Departments of Chemistry and Materials and has been designed in collaboration with 19 industrial partners, to provide a holistic understanding of all aspects of advanced materials manufacturing processes.
Postgraduate taught degree programme
If you are interested in a taught Master's course, we offer the one-year MSc in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry. The course provides a foundation for a research degree in this area, including the necessary quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and mathematics, plus their applications in areas such as computer simulation and electronic structure theory. The course also covers introductory programming and software development methods.
