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Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

Research programmes

DPhil in Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

Course Code | 002560

MSc by Research in Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

Course Code | 002570

Specific areas of interest include:

  • Structure at interfaces
  • Theoretical and computation chemistry
  • Spectroscopy and molecular structure
  • Photochemistry and reaction dynamics
  • Electrochemistry and electroanalysis
  • Biophysical chemistry

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 20 January, and applications for BBSRC Studentships should be submitted by 6 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 Physical and Theoretical Chemistry do not need to provide a detailed research proposal - instead, please provide an indication of the area of your proposed research & 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.

Taught programmes

MSc in Theoretical Chemistry

Course Code | 002600 

The one-year MSc in Theoretical Chemistry at Oxford offers a broad introduction to the subject. It builds on the strengths of the Oxford Theory Group in the Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, the research interests of which currently include fundamental many-body quantum and statistical mechanics and applications to a range of condensed matter materials, molecular quantum mechanics and chemical reaction dynamics, and condensed matter computer simulation in both physical and biological contexts.

The course is designed to provide a focused and coherent introduction to the quantum and statistical mechanics of chemical and related systems, at both the conceptual and practical levels. It consists of examined lecture courses, an introduction to computational chemistry, and a short dissertation (which normally describes a project of around four months‘ duration).

It is suitable for those who intend to pursue research in the area, whether at Oxford or elsewhere; and will also provide a foundation for those wishing to enter industry with a firm grounding in modern theoretical techniques.

  • Length of programme: Twelve months
  • Lecture courses: Mathematics, Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics, Quantum Theory in Condensed Matter
  • Programme specification External link

How to Apply

The deadlines for this course 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 20 January, and applications for BBSRC Studentships should be submitted by 6 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 taught course comprises:

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

Academic resources

The Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory has modern technical services, computing facilities and well-equipped electronic, mechanical and instrument-making workshops.

Radcliffe Science Library

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

Graduate destinations

Further research into physical and theoretical 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

Details of the selection criteria used to assess applicants are available via the Chemistry website:

 

English language requirements
Research degrees

Standard level

Taught degree

Higher level


Funding/awards
  • EPSRC Studentships
  • College linked awards

 

Number of applicants
2012/13
Research degrees

68

Taught degree

6


Number of places available
2013/14
Research degrees

23

Taught degree

3


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