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PhD Chemistry at University of Göttingen

University of Göttingen, Germany

Programme overview

The doctoral programme in Chemistry combines the highest scientific level and specialised teaching with attractive, modern research questions. The research foci of the Göttingen Faculty of Chemistry are in the field of "Functional Biomolecular Chemistry", "Sustainable Chemistry" and "Analytical Methods for Molecular Interaction". This opens up a wide range of possible questions for your doctoral thesis.

Faculty: Faculty of Chemistry  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught and English-taught (German and English (programme can be completed in only one language))  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

In the doctoral programme, doctoral candidates work on their research question in depth under the guidance of a team of experienced professors. At the same time, they continue their education in special lectures, at conferences, etc. and present their research results there.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Restricted (application to the faculty). Previous studies: Confirmation of supervision. by a supervisor in the doctoral programme in chemistry for the doctoral project. Relevant consecutive Master's degree programme. (at least 1year standard period of study) and a total period of study of at least 4 years. Subject-related relevance: 110 ECTS in the field of mathematics and natural sciences. Language requirements: If your native language or the language of your Bachelor's programme is not. German , you must prove sufficient knowledge of the German language at the. level DSH-2 or comparable. If your native language or the language of your Bachelor's degree programme is not. English , you must prove sufficient knowledge of the English language at the. level C1 GER .

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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