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PhD/Doctorate in Chemistry and Earth Sciences at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

The doctoral degree at the Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences consists of a scientific thesis (dissertation) and an oral examination (disputation). Under the Combined Faculty of Mathematics, Engineering and Natural Sciences the usual degree conferred is Dr. rer. nat.

Faculty: Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences  |  Duration: Admission as doctoral candidate is generally valid for an initial period of three years, extendable on justified request  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Doctoral candidates carry out independent research under the supervision of a professor or habilitated faculty member and complete the dissertation and oral examination. Interdisciplinary training, funding and career development are available through the Graduate Academy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to doctoral studies follows the faculty doctoral regulations; the formal steps for beginning a doctorate are described on the university doctoral candidates pages.

Duration: Admission as doctoral candidate is generally valid for an initial period of three years, extendable

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