Overview

The research project should lead to scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals. At the end of the PhD studies, the results will be collected in a written thesis and examined by international experts.

Features

The Chemistry and Molecular Sciences PhD degree at University of Bern is the highest academic degree and opens the broadest career opportunities in industry and academia for positions in Switzerland and abroad.

Thanks to the big number of companies in the chemical field in Switzerland, chemists with a PhD degree are always in demand.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

A PhD thesis in Chemistry and Molecular Sciences generally takes 3-4 years.

The thesis consists of a specialized research project within a group at the Departement für Chemie, Biochemie und Pharmazie (DCBP), and leads to a written thesis and several scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals, which will be key assets for your future career.

Make sure to select a research topic you like as your work will become an important part of your life.

As a PhD student, you benefit from the high quality offered in seminars at the DCBP and the neighboring institutes. After one year you also participate in the "1st-year graduate student symposium" and compete for the graduate student award.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2028-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bern, Switzerland

Disciplines

Chemistry Molecular Sciences Biochemistry View 3 other PhDs in Chemistry in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

For admission at doctoral level, you must

hold a master's degree or a licentiate from a Swiss university or Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, or an equivalent university degree and

you must also fulfill any other requirements set out by the relevant faculty or graduate school (e.g. specific average grades or a specific result in your master's degree, licentiate, diploma or state exams).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

400 CHF / year

≈ 400 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

400 CHF / year

≈ 400 CHF / year

Living costs

Bern

Switzerland

1655 - 2130 CHF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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