Graduate Studies Prospectus - University of Oxford

ChemistryPhysical and Theoretical Chemistrywww.chem.ox.ac.ukMathematical, Physical and Life Sciencesϐϐ Key FactsMain Areas ofResearch InterestsResearch ProgrammesTaught ProgrammesEntry RequirementsEnglish LanguageRequirementsFunding/Awardswww.chem.ox.ac.uk/graduatestudies/DPhilMSc by ResearchMSc in Theoretical ChemistryMinimum of an upper second-classundergraduate degree or equivalent in asubject with a sufficient overlap with theproposed research. Normally this will bea Chemistry degree, but degrees in otherPhysical Sciences or in a Biological Scienceare often suitable.www.chem.ox.ac.uk/graduatestudies/Research degrees Standard levelTaught degrees Higher levelEPSRC StudentshipsLinked college awardswww.chem.ox.ac.uk/graduatestudies/Number of Applicants Research degrees 50Taught degrees 7Number ofResearch degrees 25Places OfferedTaught degrees 2Application Deadlines 21 November 2008, 23 January 2009and 13 March 2009Applications for University scholarshipsfor international students must bereceived by 23 January. For all otherapplications please see the website listedabove under ‘Funding/Awards‘DPhil candidates are strongly advised tocontact potential supervisors and/or DGSbefore applying. Please see:www.chem.ox.ac.uk/staff.htmlContact for Enquiries Ellie ReynoldsGraduate Studies Administratorgraduate.studies@chem.ox.ac.uk+44 (0) 1865 272569ϐϐResources AvailableThe Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory has moderntechnical services, computing facilities and well-equippedelectronic, mechanical and instrument-making workshops.Radcliffe Science LibraryThe main science and medecine research library of the University,holding over one million items.ϐϐRelated Programmes AvailableDPhil in Chemical BiologyDPhil in Organic ChemistryDPhil in Inorganic ChemistryDPhil in Biochemistry (joint BBSRC programme)ϐϐAcademic Staff Profileswww.chem.ox.ac.uk/staff.htmlϐϐResearch ProgrammesDPhil in Physical and Theoretical ChemistryMSc by Research in Physical and Theoretical ChemistrySpecific areas of interest include:|| Structure at Interfaces|| Theoretical and Computation Chemistry|| Spectroscopy and Molecular Structure|| Photochemistry and reaction dynamics|| Electrochemistry and electroanalysis|| Biophysical ChemistryϐϐTaught ProgrammesMSc in Theoretical ChemistryThe one-year MSc in Theoretical Chemistry at Oxford offers abroad introduction to the subject. It builds on the strengths of theOxford Theory Group in the Physical and Theoretical ChemistryLaboratory, the research interests of which currently includefundamental many-body quantum and statistical mechanicsand applications to a range of condensed matter materials,molecular quantum mechanics and chemical reaction dynamics,and condensed matter computer simulation in both physical andbiological contexts.The course is designed to provide a focused and coherentintroduction to the quantum and statistical mechanics of chemicaland related systems, at both the conceptual and practical levels.It consists of examined lecture courses, an introduction tocomputational chemistry, and a short dissertation (which normallydescribes a project of around four months‘ duration).It is suitable for those who intend to pursue research in thearea, whether at Oxford or elsewhere; and will also providea foundation for those wishing to enter industry with a firmgrounding in modern theoretical techniques.|| Length of programme: 12 months|| Lecture courses: Mathematics, Quantum Mechanics,Statistical Mechanics, Quantum Theory in Condensed Matter|| Programme specification:http://physchem.ox.ac.uk/thchem-msc.htmlϐ ϐGraduate DestinationsFurther research into Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, otherareas of Chemistry or industry.58LLEnquiries:graduate.studies@chem.ox.ac.ukHow to apply: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/