Doctorate In Chemistry

Doctorate in Chemistry Course Requirements

For consideration for admission for a PHD/Doctorate in Chemistry, a candidate must possess a Masters degree in Chemistry or a related field with a substantial research component. In some disciplines, further research training or the completion of a preliminary coursework program in research preparation may be required.

Our Doctorate in Chemistry offers students a unique opportunity to follow a specific interest in chemical processes for scientific and other purposes, and to focus on this for several years, allowing the students to make an important contribution to the development of new knowledge in society.

A Doctorate in Chemistry is the highest possible level of qualification in the Chemistry field and is a powerful acknowledgement of the student’s hard work, discipline, and knowledge of the subject. Achieving this degree is a great achievement and sets the student in good stead in their future endevours.

• The proposed topic must be appropriate for higher degree research and it must be consistent with the academic aims and objectives of the student.

• The student must have access to the necessary resources, facilities and the necessary budget in order to complete the degree within the timeframe.

• There must be a qualified staff member holding confirmed, continuous or fixed-term appointments of sufficient length for the purposes of supervision of the proposed research and student.

• The proposed program of work must be able to be completed within the maximum period of submission for the degree.

• A suitable level of contact with the university supervisors must be maintained.

• Where the applicant is currently employed, capacity to meet the timelines and other requirements must be considered.

• The proposed research cannot reproduce research that has previously been submitted for the award of a degree or diploma.

• Where the intellectual property rights of the applicant may be a consideration, a suitable agreement protecting the rights of the student needs to be signed. If the student is unwilling to sign an agreement, the research proposal may not be approved and the student may be required to choose another topic in an area that is not commercially sensitive.

• The applicant should have no outstanding financial obligation with the University and in the case of international applicants, they should be able to verify the necessary financial capacity to undertake the program.

• The applicant must possess sufficient English language proficiency.

Doctorate in Chemistry Career Opportunities

Postgraduate students who have completed a Doctorate in Chemistry open many doors for themselves within the industry and their chosen division. Tasks of a chemistry graduate can include analysis of samples, writing reports of analysis and implementation of approved methods of analysis as well as developing new methods of analysis. Quality control in various industries such as fertilizer industries, mining industries, water purification plants, food processing factories and pharmaceutical factories are also tasks done by Chemistry graduates. A position as a chemical researcher will see the graduate developing new analytical methods, theories and concepts as well as investigative and synthetic research. Laboratory Assistants, Technicians and Managers are also positions a Chemistry graduate may consider and there are a number of opportunities available in both industry and research institutions, as well as lecturing positions.