POSTGRADUATE STUDIES IN CHEMISTRY Research degrees (PGR) - PhD or MSc courses Director of Postgraduate Studies (Department of Chemistry), and research degrees: Martin Wills PG Co-ordinator (research postgraduates): Mayur Patel Postgraduate taught courses (PGT) – MSc courses Will be presented in term 2. The involvement of Chemistry in Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) will also be described.

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES IN CHEMISTRY Contents: What postgraduate programmes are available? Why do postgraduate research? What are the entry requirements? What subject? How do I apply? How do I get funding? (the offer of a place and the offer of funding are not necessarily connected)

What type of postgraduate research degrees can I do? Doctor of Philosophy (by research), PhD (3 - 4 years). PhD in a single subject e.g. Chemistry or a Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT). MW will briefly discuss Molecular Analytical Science (MAS), Diamond Science and Technology (DST), MITBP (BBSRC funded), Polymers, Systems Biology, Complexity.

Why undertake Postgraduate study? 1)I really enjoy my subject and want to learn more. 2)I wish to have a career in research or in academia. 3)I wish to have a career in any aspect of the chemical industry 4)I don’t wish to have a career in chemistry but it will get me a better job/better prospects. 5)I don’t know what to do at this stage and would like to keep my options open. PG’s are also sought for their level of skills which transfer into a range of sectors not just those in chemical research.

A Good Reason to NOT Undertake Postgraduate study ‘I haven’t been able to get a job, so I might as well do a PhD because I need the money’ Research is hard work, but very rewarding, but only you can get the results! If you are not motivated then don’t do it. (Be careful what you ask for)

What are the entry requirements? PhD entry requirements BSc: First or 2:1 degree MChem: First, 2.1 or 2:2 degree* * Special case has to be made for a 2.2. BSc: 2:2 degree followed by MSc MSc entry requirements BSc:First, 2:1 or 2:2 degree Think carefully before you apply for a PhD direct from BSc…

Research areas at Warwick Chemistry Chemical Biology Interfaces and Materials Analytical Science and Instrumentation. Synthesis and Catalysis Theory and Simulation Polymer Chemistry. MORE DETAILS ONLINE.

For PhD, the application process is simple but the funding processes is complicated. First, how do I apply? (this is simple) 1)Decide what type of degree to apply for. 2)Decide who you would like to work for (with?). 3)Fill in application form to central PG admissions online (you can apply more than once. 4)Accept formal offer when you are ready. The offer of a ‘place’ does not come with automatic funding

Be sure to talk to current PhD students as well as supervisors for a true reflection of the Warwick PG experience. Note – Warwick online application system offers a studentship place without automatic link to funding (other than Chancellors International Scholarships) – you should discuss this with supervisor and/or Director of Graduate Studies.

Funding your studies (this is complicated!) 1)Determine the area of research that interests you. 2)Identify academics who have funding from industry, charities, other grants. 3) International students can apply for a Warwick Chancellors International Scholarship (CIS) for International students only (closing date is 13 th January 2016). 4) Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) have own funding, 5) Scholarships/self funding

PhD’s at Warwick Normal intake PhD 40-45, MSc20+ Different grants available Government research councils (EPSRC/BBSRC)15-20 Industrial sponsored grants (CASE, ChemD)4-8 Warwick Sponsored grants (CIS)3-4 Self fundedany no. Charities, EUany no.

PhD progression and monitoring in Chemistry 1)Assigned supervisor (day to day supervision) 2)Assigned advisory committee (monitors progress independently) Progress monitored by First year: 3 month report, then full report/viva at end of year. Second year:1 report/viva at end of year, poster presentation. Third year:lecture to department. Vivas with advisory committee of 2 members of staff in field of study (not supervisor). Progression monitoring in CDTs depends on the CDT. Students are expected to do demonstrating and also complete the PG certificate in Transferable Skills course.

Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) have funding - also run their own overviewsCDTs Molecular Analytical Science -MAS (EPSRC) Diamond Science and Technology (EPSRC) Polymers (Warwick/industry) Midlands Integrative Biology Training Partnership – MIBTP (BBSRC) Systems biology, complexity

Molecular Analytical Science – MAS CDT (EPSRC-funded) MAS CDT Funded by EPSRC with 8-10 places each year Apply directly for a place on the MAS course One year MSc then 3 year PhD.

Polymers CDTCDT Funding is available, depending on supervisors. Apply directly for a PhD in Chemistry, indicating an interest in Polymer chemistry and prospective supervisors.

Midlands Integrative Biology Training Partnership – MIBTP (BBSRC)MIBTP Run by School of Life Sciences and funded by BBSRC. One year MSc then three year PhD Apply to do a PhD in either Life Sciences or to Chemistry (whichever you apply for will end up on your degree certificate). You get interviewed and an offer is made centrally.

Collaborative Training Network to train at least 60 PhD students in Material (Diamond) Science and Technology over 5 years from year MSc then 3 year PhD. Apply to DST for the MSc and to Chemistry for the PhD.