Research Degrees
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.
Bioactive Chemistry MSc by Research
MSc by Research –Sustainable Chemistry and Catalysis
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:
Development of new tools to understand and predict polymer degradation
Deadline: August 31st 2023
Supervisor: Dr C. Mahon
Development of a novel translational spectrometer to investigate non-thermal chemistry
Deadline: Year-round applications
Supervisor: Dr J. Gibbard
Crystallisation in Structured Ternary Fluids for Enhanced Control
Deadline: Year-round applications
Supervisor: Dr. S. Cooper, Prof. J. Steed
Ultrafast Photochemistry at Water/Air Interfaces
Deadline: Year-round applications
Supervisor: Dr J. Verlet
Deadline: 31st July 2023
Supervisor: Professor P. Dyer
Durham Doctoral Teaching Fellow in Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Deadline: 31st July 2023
Supervisor: Professor P. Steel
CDT Opportunities
Deadline: 18th August 2023
MoSMed Opportunities