Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Bachelor's degree
In Oxford
Description
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Bachelor's degree
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Location
Oxford
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Start date
Different dates available
You will be admitted as a Probationary Research Student and will join a research group supervised by one or more members of the Department of Chemistry, sometimes in collaboration with other departments. During the first year, in addition to starting work on your research, you will be encouraged to follow training courses chosen from the vast number offered by the MPLS Graduate School, and it is recommended that you attend at least three of these. A termly report on your progress is submitted by your supervisor throughout the course.At the end of the first year you must pass Transfer of Status, which is to ensure that you do have the potential to gain a doctorate. This assessment will be made on the basis of a report and oral examination.
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- Theoretical Chemistry
Course programme
Research proceeds with termly reporting throughout the next two years, and there is the opportunity to follow further courses during this period. By the end of the third year you must pass Confirmation of Status, which is to ensure that you are on track to complete the thesis within a reasonable time.
- Theory and Modelling in Chemical Sciences
- MSc by Research in Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- DPhil in Inorganic Chemistry
- DPhil in Organic Chemistry
- DPhil in Chemical Biology
- Synthesis for Biology and Medicine
The degree is examined by thesis and oral examination by two examiners, one of whom is normally from Oxford and one from elsewhere.
Most alumni from the DPhil in Physical and Theoretical Chemistry remain in chemistry, some in the educational sector, and some go into industry, particularly including the computer industry. There is a wide variety of other destinations, including scientific writers, patent attorneys, government and the civil service, and a few go into financial services.
The department runs an annual careers conference for graduate students and the careers service offers a wide variety of support, including CV workshops. The department also hosts a large number of visits from prospective employers, where students can find out more information. There is an alumni officer, who keeps in touch with graduates, and the department run a number of social and scientific events for them.
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry