Program Overview

PhD in Chemistry

The PhD Chemistry aims to develop new dimensions in graduate education in Chemistry that will act to support and enhance the graduate research experience.

Research Areas

UCD School of Chemistry staff members are active in both applied and basic research, attracting an annual research income in excess of 10 million with over 100 publications per year in international journals. There is strong activity in the traditional areas of Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry which act to underpin multidisciplinary initiatives that are increasingly characteristic of our cutting edge research. We have a special focus on:

• Synthesis and Chemical Biology
• Functional Materials and Nanotechnology
• Computational Modelling

Graduate Research Programmes

The UCD School of Chemistry offers the following graduate research programmes:

• PhD in Chemistry
  • CHEM50030 3rd Year PhD Presentations
• BOC Gases Annual Graduate Research Awards
• MSc by Research in Chemistry
• How to Apply
• Our Graduate Research Alumni

About the PhD in Chemistry

The PhD in Chemistry is a research-based degree that provides students with the opportunity to conduct original research in a specific area of chemistry. The programme is designed to develop students' research skills, knowledge, and expertise in their chosen area of chemistry.

Research at UCD School of Chemistry

The UCD School of Chemistry has a strong research focus, with staff members actively engaged in both applied and basic research. The school has a range of research facilities and equipment, and students have access to these resources to support their research.

Graduate Taught Programmes

The UCD School of Chemistry also offers a range of graduate taught programmes, including:

• MSc by Research in Chemistry
• Other programmes may be available, but details are not specified in the provided context.

Undergraduate Programmes

The UCD School of Chemistry offers a range of undergraduate programmes, but details are not specified in the provided context.

Summer Schools at UCD School of Chemistry

The UCD School of Chemistry offers summer schools, including:

• Organic Chemistry Summer School
• Other summer schools may be available, but details are not specified in the provided context.

ChemInteractive

ChemInteractive is a programme offered by the UCD School of Chemistry, but details are not specified in the provided context.

News and Events

The UCD School of Chemistry has a range of news and events, including:

• Current School News
• School of Chemistry Seminar Series
• School of Chemistry Newsletters
• Other news and events may be available, but details are not specified in the provided context.