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Inorganic Chemistry

Research programmes

DPhil in Inorganic Chemistry

Course Code | 002440 

MSc by Research in Inorganic Chemistry

Course Code | 002450 

Specific areas of current interest include:

  • Organometallic chemistry and catalysis
  • Solid-state chemistry
  • Electronic liquids
  • Bio-inorganic chemistry
  • Electronic structure of inorganic and organometallic molecules
  • Surface chemistry
  • Co-ordination and supramolecular chemistry
  • Metal cluster and nanoparticle chemistry
  • Molecular and biomolecular electronics

There is close collaboration with other departments in topics such as: surface chemistry, electronic liquids and photoelectron spectroscopy (Physical and Theoretical Chemistry); biological aspects of transition-metal chemistry; biological NMR and MD simulations (Biochemistry); energy; hydrogen storage materials and nanotechnology (Physics and Materials).

The department is also associated with the interdisciplinary Research Collaboration in Bionanotechnology.

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 Inorganic Chemistry 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

Graduate students enjoy the excellent laboratory accommodation in both the Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory and the new Chemistry Research Laboratory buildings. These are equipped with an unusually wide and impressive range of instrumental facilities covering virtually all of the experimental techniques of contemporary inorganic chemistry.

Radcliffe Science Library

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

Graduate destinations

Further research into inorganic chemistry, other areas of chemistry or industry.

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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
  • College linked awards
Further funding information on the Chemistry website External link

 

Number of applicants
2012/13

59


Number of places available
2013/14

25

 

Statement of Provision

Chemistry - Research External link