PhD in Chemistry in Christchurch New Zealand | University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury | Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD 7,627
(c. USD4,435.79)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Chemistry serves as the foundational science, examining the makeup, arrangement, and interactions of atoms and molecules that constitute all substances. Grasping phenomena at the atomic scale proves crucial across scientific disciplines. Chemistry bridges and enhances diverse fields including medicine, earth sciences, materials engineering, molecular physics, life sciences, and space studies. Its pivotal position in science is highlighted by how it blends with Biological Sciences (through biochemistry) on one end and merges with Physics (via physical chemistry and chemical physics) on the other. The University of Canterbury's Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program focuses solely on research, conducted with expert guidance and access to top-tier resources. UC offers PhD opportunities in more than 70 disciplines, welcoming over 1,000 international students from 60+ countries.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Enrolment in a PhD requires completion of a research-focused honours or master's degree, at First or Second Class (Division I) Honours or Distinction level (or equivalent qualifications).

Applicants with qualifications from outside Aotearoa New Zealand must have been granted admission to the University. Our admissions team, in consultation with the host department, look at your qualifications and transcripts to ensure that you have the background required to complete a PhD. It is possible that you may be required to complete preparatory courses prior to or after admission into a PhD programme.

IELTS: An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
TOEFL iBT :Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening

Tuition NZD 7,627

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