Chemistry - Research

Completion of an MSc by Research typically takes about 15 months full-time to complete, after a bachelors degree. There are three start dates in the academic year when you can begin your postgraduate studies; September, January or May. In many cases, we offer funded studentships (tax-free scholarship and payment of University fees). Graduate Applications are made directly through a member of our academic staff working in the area of research that most closely matches your field of study. You should email them directly, specifying your research interests, qualifications and experience and enquire about funding opportunities.



All students registering for a PhD or Research Masters in the School of Chemistry take part in a structured research programme. The main features of these programmes are:



Your Research Project - the focus and central activity of your programme, with your principal supervisor as your primary soure of information, training, advice and support.



Your Research Studies Panel - to provide advice and support and to monitor your progress.



Research & Professional Development Planning - ensures that your work is clearly focused on achieving your research and professional goals.



Transfer Assessment - If you want to transfer to a PhD programme.



Taught Modules - All incoming PhD students must take 30 credits of taught modules but in MSc by Research programmes, students are not required to complete any taught modules and associated credits in order to complete their degree. However, if an MSc by Research student is considering subsequent transfer to a PhD programme via Transfer Assessment, the student must take certain modules (12.5 taught credits including the mandatory PhD Stage 1 modules) with the approval of their Supervisor and Research Panel.

The entry requirements for postgraduate research programmes at UCD School of Chemistry are:



- Minimum of 2:1H result in BSc (Hons) degree in Chemistry, or equivalent;



- Where English is not the native language, results from a UCD recognised English language proficiency test should be provided and these must meet the UCD minimum requirement specified at http://www.ucd.ie/registry/admissions/elr.html. Results must have been issued within two years prior to the proposed start of studies.

15 months full-time.