Inorganic Chemistry
Master
In Oxford
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Oxford
About the course
This is a research degree leading to the award of a DPhil in Inorganic Chemistry. Many training opportunities are available throughout the course, but the focus of the course is the research project.
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Subjects
- Biology
- Supervisor
- IT
- Inorganic Chemistry
Course programme
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 Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division Graduate School, and it is recommended that you attend at least three of these. A quarterly report on your progress is submitted by your supervisor throughout the course.
At the end of the first year you will undergo a Transfer of Status assessment, which is to ensure that you have the potential to gain a doctorate. This assessment will be made on the basis of a report and oral examination.
Research proceeds with quarterly 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.
The degree is examined by thesis and oral examination by two examiners, one of whom is normally from Oxford and one from elsewhere.
SupervisionThe allocation of graduate supervision for this course is the responsibility of the Department of Chemistry and it is not always possible to accommodate the preferences of incoming graduate students to work with a particular member of staff. Under exceptional circumstances a supervisor may be found outside the Department of Chemistry.
In the case of students who require specific help to adjust to an academic programme or to a new range of skills, the supervisor will work with them to ensure that they have additional support.
Graduate destinationsMost students who have studied the DPhil in Inorganic Chemistry remain in chemistry, some in the educational sector, and some go into industry, particularly the health-related industries such as pharmaceuticals.
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 runs a number of social and scientific events for them.
Changes to this course and your supervision The University will seek to deliver this course in accordance with the description set out in this course page. However, there may be situations in which it is desirable or necessary for the University to make changes in course provision, either before or after registration. In certain circumstances, for example due to visa difficulties or because the health needs of students cannot be met, it may be necessary to make adjustments to course requirements for international study. Where possible your academic supervisor will not change for the duration of your course. However, it may be necessary to assign a new academic supervisor during the course of study or before registration for reasons which might include sabbatical leave, parental leave or change in employment. For further information, please see our page on changes to courses.
Other courses you may wish to consider If you're thinking about applying for this course, you may also wish to consider the courses listed below. These courses may have been suggested due to their similarity with this course, or because they are offered by the same department or faculty.
Courses suggested by the department
Inorganic Chemistry MSc by Research
Inorganic Chemistry for Future Manufacturing (EPSRC CDT)
All graduate courses offered by the Department of Chemistry
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Chemical Biology MSc by Research
Chemistry in Cells: New Technologies to Probe Complex Biology and Medicine DPhil
Inorganic Chemistry DPhil
Inorganic Chemistry MSc by Research
Inorganic Chemistry for Future Manufacturing ESPRC CDT
Organic Chemistry DPhil
Organic Chemistry MSc by Research
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry DPhil
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry MSc by Research
Synthesis for Biology and Medicine CDT
Theoretical and Computational Chemistry MSc
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Entry requirements
Inorganic Chemistry