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Chemical Biology

Research programmes

DPhil in Chemical Biology

Course Code | 003550 

MSc by Research in Chemical Biology

Course Code | 003560 

A wide variety of projects in Chemical Biology are driven by a desire to apply chemical principles and techniques to understand biology, and using biology to solve problems in chemistry. Specific areas of interest include:

  • Fundamental studies of protein function
  • Protein structure and dynamics
  • Protein engineering
  • Chemical genetics
  • Chemical synthesis
  • Single molecule approaches
  • Biotechnology
  • Applications in medicine

How to Apply

The deadlines for the DPhil and MSc (R) courses are 16 November 2012, 18 January 2013 and 8 March 2013. Applications may be accepted after the March deadline if places and projects remain available.

Applications for central scholarships should be submitted by 18 January, and applications for BBSRC Studentships should be submitted by 4 January. For all other applications, please see the information about funding opportunities and deadlines on the Chemistry website.

The standard set of materials you should send with any application to a research course comprises:

However, applicants to the DPhil and MSc (R) in Chemical Biology do not need to provide a detailed research proposal - instead, please provide an indication of the area of your proposed research and the names of three (3) supervisors in order of preference. A list of academic staff is available on the Chemistry website

All candidates are strongly advised to contact the department for advice and assistance before submitting an application

Please follow the detailed instructions in the Application Guide, and consult the Chemistry website for any additional guidance.

Academic resources

Chemistry Research Laboratory

In January 2004 the Department took possession of a new £62 million Chemistry Research Laboratory consisting of approximately 16,500 m2 of state-of-the-art laboratory and office space contained on five floors. All of the research groups in Organic Chemistry and Chemical Biology, as well as a number of those in Inorganic Chemistry and Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, are accommodated in this superb new building.

Radcliffe Science Library

The main science and medicine research library of the University, holding over one million items. 

Graduate destinations

Further research in chemical biology and/or chemistry industries.

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Graduate Studies Administrator
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Main areas of research interests

Research interests on the Chemistry website External link

 

Entry requirements

Minimum of an upper second-class or a first-class undergraduate degree or equivalent in a subject with a sufficient overlap with the proposed research.

 

Normally this will be a Chemistry degree, but degrees in other Physical Sciences or in a Biological Science are often suitable.

 

Selection criteria

Selection criteria on the Chemistry website External link

 

English language requirements

Standard level


Funding/awards
  • EPSRC studentships
  • Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
  • College-linked awards

 

Number of applicants
2012/13

25


Number of places available
2013/14

6


Statement of Provision

Chemistry - Research External link