Overview

Features

PhD studies comprise 240 third-cycle credits, which correspond to four years of full-time studies and leads to a doctoral degree (PhD). The doctoral Chemistry program at Lund University includes a research project, for which you are responsible, and courses.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The doctoral program will result in a scholarly thesis – the doctoral thesis.

You defend the thesis at a public seminar.

You can also chose to take a licentiate degree after earning 120 credits.

After the PhD studies, you can, for example, work as a researcher at a university or company.

You can also use your newly acquired mindset in many other fields.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

The application process at our faculties varies – some advertise doctoral positions at the same time each year, while others do so throughout the year.

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lund, Sweden

Disciplines

Chemistry View 19 other PhDs in Chemistry in Sweden

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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

In order to be admitted to research studies, applicants must meet the general entry requirements, which are a Master’s degree or courses comprising at least 240 credits (of which at least 60 in the second cycle).

There are also specific entry requirements for each subject. Normally you should have completed at least 90 credits in the subject that you want to do specialize in to be admitted to the post graduate education program.

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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

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees for doctoral education at Lund University.

Living costs

Lund

Sweden

7428 - 11057 SEK / 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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Chemistry.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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