PhD in Chemistry

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Rentention Rate

73

Diversity

North America:

1%

Others:

3%

Republic of Ireland:

90%

United Kingdom:

5%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Boston Consulting Group

PwC

Dow Chemical

Tata Consultancy Services

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Takeda Pharmaceutical

Mitsubishi Chemical

Air Products and Chemicals

Pharmaceutical Companies

The Dow Chemical Company

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$15,000 / year

Overall Cost

$30,000 / year

FAQs

• What research facilities are available to chemistry PhD students?
  
  Students have access to advanced instrumentation, including NMR, FTIR, UV-Vis, mass spectrometry, chromatography systems, and access to shared research facilities across science departments.
• Can applicants propose their own research topics?
  
  Yes, applicants may apply to advertised projects or develop their own research proposal in consultation with a potential supervisor.
• Is funding available for PhD students?
  
  Funding may be available through departmental scholarships, the Irish Research Council (IRC), Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), or specific funded research projects. Some students also self-fund.
• Are there English language requirements for non-native speakers?
  
  Yes, international applicants must provide proof of English proficiency, typically with an IELTS score of 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each component), or equivalent.
• What are the key research areas in the PhD Chemistry program at Maynooth University?
  
  Research areas include organic synthesis, inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry, environmental chemistry, analytical chemistry, and theoretical/computational chemistry.