Physical and Theoretical Chemistry: University of Oxford

Research Programmes

• DPhil in Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
• MSc by Research in Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

Specific areas of interest include:

• Structure at Interfaces
• Theoretical and Computation Chemistry
• Spectroscopy and Molecular Structure
• Photochemistry and reaction dynamics
• Electrochemistry and electroanalysis
• Biophysical Chemistry

Taught Programmes

• MSc in Theoretical Chemistry

Theoretical Chemistry builds on the strengths of the Oxford Theory Group in the Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, the research interests of which currently include fundamental many-body quantum and statistical mechanics and applications to a range of condensed matter materials, molecular quantum mechanics and chemical reaction dynamics, and condensed matter computer simulation in both physical and biological contexts.

The course is designed to provide a focused and coherent introduction to the quantum and statistical mechanics of chemical and related systems, at both the conceptual and practical levels. It consists of examined lecture courses, an introduction to computational chemistry, and a short dissertation (which normally describes a project of around four months ‘duration).

Entry Requirements

Minimum of an upper second-class or a first-class undergraduate degree or equivalent in a subject with a sufficient overlap with the proposed research. Normally this will be a Chemistry degree, but degrees in other Physical Sciences or in a Biological Science are often suitable.

For General enquiries

• Contact:
  Eleanor Reynolds
  Graduate Studies Administrator
• Tel: +44 (0)1865 272569
• Emaii: eleanor.reynolds@chem.ox.ac.uk