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PhD in Chemistry and Molecular Sciences
The PhD degree is the highest academic degree and opens the broadest carreer opportunities in industry and acedemia for positions in Switzerland and abroad. To join the PhD program at DCB you need to hold an MSc (Master in Sciences) and be accepted in one of the research groups at DCB. Please consult the corresponding research webpages and contact each professor directly. In some cases the student can be requested to attend additional lectures to acquire further knowledge that has not been gained during the master studies.
A PhD thesis in Chemistry and Molecular Sciences generally takes 3-4 years. The thesis consists in a specialized research project within a group at DCB, 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 DCB and the neighbouring institutes. After one year you also participate in the "1st year graduate student symposium" and compete for the graduate student award. You usually attend a summerschool or an international congress every year to present your work, and thus integrate the international research community. Part of your training also includes acting as teaching assistant in laboratory courses (usually 7 weeks per year).
Upcoming PhD thesis defenses
The following PhD students will soon hold their thesis defense. Guests are welcome.
At the moment there are no upcoming thesis defenses.
Information for current PhD-students
- During your PhD-studies
- PhD-degreee application
- Helpful links for PhD-students
- Study Plan Chemistry and Molecular Sciences
- Appendix to study plan
Helpful Information When You Move to Berne
- Various helpful information from International Office
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Welcome Center of the University of Berne
This website contains helpful informaiton for researchers that are new at the University of Berne and come from abroad. The Welcome Center can be contacted directky if you have any questions that are not already answered by an employee of your new research group.