We offer two research degrees, which can be completed on a full or part-time basis:
PhD
The majority of those beginning postgraduate study in Durham work toward a PhD, which normally requires between 36 and 48 months of full-time study, depending on the programme. The degree is awarded based on the presentation and oral examination of a thesis.
MSc
This research programme usually takes 12 months to complete. The degree is awarded based on the preparation and examination of a thesis and an oral examination (where necessary), together with successful completion of the Department's postgraduate training programme.
Current Funded Opportunities
Postgraduate projects undertaken in the Chemistry Department here in Durham cover all of the traditional areas of chemistry and other contemporary, often interdisciplinary topics. PhD projects are available each year that span all aspects of the Department's research activities.
Current funded postgraduate studentships are listed on FindAPhD
Exploiting natural product biosynthetic pathways to access biologically active scaffolds
Deadline: 20th January 2023
Supervisor: Professor S. L. Cobb
Supervisor: Doctor W. B. Brittain
Crystallisation in Structured Ternary Fluids for Enhanced Control
Deadline: 15th February 2023
Supervisor: Doctor S. Cooper, Professor J. Steed
Structurally control over the electronic properties of oxide materials
Deadline: 30th June 2023
Supervisor: Professor J. S. O. E
Towards an improved understanding of Pharmaceutical Salts and their hydration behaviour
Deadline: 30th January 2023
Supervisors: Doctor A. J. Cruz-Cabeza, Doctor A. Hall
Carbon Neutral Milk (CANMILK) – a PhD project on catalytic absorption and destruction of methane in the dairy industry
Deadline: year round applications
Supervisor: Doctor S. Beaumont
CDT Opportunities
MoSMed Opportunities