PhD in Chemistry

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

10%

Switzerland:

65%

Germany:

15%

France:

5%

Italy:

3%

Austria:

2%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Abbott Laboratories

Eli Lilly and Company

Pfizer

AstraZeneca

GlaxoSmithKline

Roche

Novartis

AbbVie

Sanofi

Dow Chemical

Mitsubishi Chemical

Air Products and Chemicals

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$350 / year

Overall Cost

$15,700 / year

FAQs

• What are the career prospects for graduates?
  
  Graduates are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry (including the strong local chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotech sectors), and research institutes. The Basel region is noted for its innovation and concentration of leading companies in these fields.
• What is the research and student environment like?
  
  Basel offers a highly collaborative and international research environment. The department encourages interdisciplinary work and provides opportunities for networking, professional development, and participation in events organized by the PCC.
• Are there fully funded PhD positions available?
  
  Yes, the University of Basel offers fully funded PhD positions. These positions provide a salary and cover tuition fees, often as part of specific research projects or through the Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI) PhD School.
• What are the admission requirements?
  
  Applicants must hold a master’s degree in chemistry or a closely related field. Exceptionally, candidates with a lower GPA may be admitted upon application to the doctoral committee. Securing a position typically requires contacting a professor in advance to agree on supervision within a research group.
• What are the main research areas in the Chemistry PhD program?
  
  The Department of Chemistry covers the full spectrum of modern chemistry, including inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. Interdisciplinary research is emphasized, with particular strengths in synthesis & catalysis, chemical biology, nanomaterials, and theoretical chemistry. Research groups also address challenges in energy, environmental sustainability, and health.