Phd in Chemistry

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Europe:

10%

Africa:

1%

Others:

1%

Germany:

80%

Asia:

5%

North America:

2%

South America:

1%

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

$34,507 / year

Overall Cost

$47,327 / year

FAQs

• Are there any special international or joint programs?
  
  Yes, Bonn offers joint PhD programs, such as the collaborative doctorate with the University of St Andrews, where students spend time at both institutions and benefit from international research environments.
• What is the structure and content of the program?
  
  Individual doctorate: Focuses on independent research under a supervisor, culminating in a dissertation. Structured programs: Include coursework (about 24 course units per week over six semesters), regular progress checks, seminars, interdisciplinary workshops, and networking opportunities.
• What are the admission requirements?
  
  A relevant university degree (usually a Master’s in Chemistry or closely related field) with a minimum grade of “good” (at least 2.5 in the German system). Proof of language proficiency: For English-taught programs, TOEFL or IELTS is accepted; for German-taught programs, DSH certificate or equivalent. You must typically secure a supervisor before applying for the individual doctorate; for structured programs, follow the specific application procedures.
• What are the main research areas?
  
  Research at Bonn’s Chemistry Department covers inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, electron microscopy, nanomaterials, organometallic chemistry, and advanced medicinal chemistry.
• What types of PhD programs are available in Chemistry at Bonn?
  
  You can pursue a classic individual doctorate (working independently with a supervisor) or join a structured doctoral program, such as the Bonn International Graduate School of Chemistry (BIGS Chemistry) or specialized Research Training Groups (RTGs) like RTG 2873 (Advanced Medicinal Chemistry).