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Chemistry – (Ph.D.)
University of Cyprus
Department of Chemistry| Application Deadline: | April 15, October 31 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,250 - | ||
| Location: | Nicosia / Cyprus / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | January, September |
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| Languages: | Greek | ||
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The Chemistry Graduate Programme (M.Sc. and Ph.D. levels) includes both classroom courses and bibliographical studies, totalling 60 ECTS. Doctoral students holding an M.Sc. degree from another university may be credited part or all of the 60 ECTS after examination and recommendation by the Graduate Studies Committee and approval by the Departmental Council. Moreover, doctoral students may spend up to one calendar year at universities abroad under student exchange programmes.
Duration: The minimum duration of studies towards a Ph.D. degree is 3.5years and the maximum is 8 years.
The postgraduate programmes of each department are supervised by a three-member Postgraduate Programmes Committee, chaired by a Postgraduate Programmes Coordinator. The Coordinator may be the chairperson of the department or a member of the academic staff appointed by the chairperson. The other members of the committee are appointed by the Departmental Board. The Committee is appointed for a two-year term.
For every student in the Postgraduate Programme, the department appoints an Academic Supervisor, whereas at the research stage of the Ph.D. a Research Supervisor is appointed. Candidate students select a member of the academic staff to act as their Research Supervisor. The student´s choice must be approved by the Postgraduate Programmes Coordinator. The Research Supervisor guides the students in their research and provides the necessary help and advice.
The programmes of study of the University of Cyprus are based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). An ECTS normally corresponds to a 25-30 hours workload per semester. Full-time status requires a courseload of 21 ECTS per semester. Students carrying fewer ECTS are considered part-time.
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Credit Transfer from other Universities / Previous Studies
The Chemistry Graduate Programme (M.Sc. and Ph.D. levels) includes both classroom courses and bibliographical studies, totalling 60 ECTS. Doctoral students holding an M.Sc. degree from another university may be credited part or all of the 60 ECTS after examination and recommendation by the GSC and approvalby the Departmental Council. Moreover, doctoral students may spend up to one calendar year at universities abroad under student exchange programmes.
Requirements for Ph.D. Degree
* Class attendance for a minimum of six semesters. The Ph.D. requirements must be fulfilled within the period of sixteen semesters from the day of admission to the postgraduate programme.
* Successful completion of a minimum of 240 ECTS (completion of 60 ECTS at the postgraduate level, in accordance with the provisions of the relevant programme of studies of the department (holders of a Master or equivalent degree may be partially or fully exempted from this requirement). The research part of the programme counts as 120 ECTS and the remaining ECTS refer to the comprehensive examination, the presentation of the dissertation proposal, the writing of the dissertation, etc.)
* Success in a comprehensive examination in the fifth semester of studies at the latest. The nature and assessment of the comprehensive examination are determined by the relevant department.
* Defense of a dissertation.
Ph.D. RequirementsTo obtain a Ph.D. degree, students must successfully complete 240ECTS of the Doctoral Chemistry Graduate Programme, andmustwrite a Ph.D. Thesis on an approved topic. A graduate studentofficially becomes a candidate for a Ph.D. degree aftersatisfactorily passing the Chemistry Comprehensive Examination,at the latest in the 5th semester of graduate studies. The required240 ECTS are obtained by attending 4 of the courses (listed below) carrying 10 ECTS each, 2 Graduate Literature Studies (CHE 800 and CHE 810, 10 ECTS each), the Chemistry Department Seminars (CHE 815, 10 ECTS units), while 17 research modules carrying 10 ECTS units each are credited through research for the Ph.D. thesis.
Ph.D. Research: In addition to the requirements described in the M.Sc. research given above, Ph.D. research should be of very high standard, such that the results are publishable in recognized, peer-reviewed, international research journals. The Chemistry Department demands as a minimum prerequisite towards a Ph.D. degree that candidates have at least one scientific paper either published or accepted for publication in a journal of their research area.
Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination: This exam is offered at the end of the 4th-beginning of the 5thsemester of graduate studies, and it is an oral examination.Students with a previous M.Sc. degree from the University ofCyprus or from another university, who have completed all thenecessary ECTS and have produced sufficient research in the firstyear of studies, may take the Comprehensive Examination at theend of the 2nd semester. Each student is examined by a three membercommittee. The Comprehensive Examination evaluatesthe level of understanding of the material in the 4 graduatecourses that the student attended. The overall research work ofthe student, as this appears in a written report submitted by thestudent to the committee, is also evaluated in terms of the level ofunderstanding of the research topic and the quality and quantityof the work.
Doctoral Dissertation Proposal: After passing the Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination and at least one year before the final defence of the Ph.D. Thesis, the Doctoral Dissertation Proposal must be successfully presented before a three-member Chemistry-faculty committee. The purpose of the Proposal is to examine whether the students have progressed with their research and to evaluate the quality, quantity and novelty of the research work.
Ph.D. Thesis Defense: The Ph.D. Thesis is submitted and defended only with written permission of the research supervisor and the subsequent submission of the thesis to the Chairman of the Department. The Department demands as aminimumprerequisite towards a Ph.D. degree that the candidates have at least one scientific paper published or accepted for publication in an international peerreviewed journal of their own research area. The final examination (defence) of the Doctoral Dissertation is conducted before a five-member examining committee.
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Admission Requirements:
Generally, applicants for admission at Ph.D. level must hold a Master degree (or equivalent), awarded by a recognized University, in a subject related to their proposed field of study; alternatively, they must show evidence of their ability to conduct research. Although candidates need not have completed their degree at the time of application, they must have received it before they are allowed to commence the postgraduate programmes.
Application forms must be submitted to the Postgraduate Studies Coordinator of the relevant department by the 15th of April of each year for entry in the fall semester and by the 31st of October for entry in the spring semester.
Applicants must have a University degree awarded by an accredited institution in the country where it operates, or a degree evaluated as equivalent to a University degree by the Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KY.S.A.T.S).
Individuals who will be awarded a University degree or Graduation certificate fulfilling the necessary criteria by the end of the week that precedes registration week, are also eligible to submit an application form.The applications are submitted to the Secretariatof the Department and are examined by a three-member facultyGraduate Studies Committee (GSC).In addition to the general application requirements, candidates are requested to submit a cover letter explaining the reasons they wish to enter the Chemistry Graduate Programme and to indicate the research area(s) of their interest(s).
Applications should include the following:
* Application Form
* Two signed letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes. Some departments require three reference letters, so before submitting your application, please read the Postgraduate Prospectus and any relevant departmental prospectus to ascertain the required number of reference letters. The Department may request additional confidential information from the referees. You may also consult the department webside.
* Copies of university degrees or a statement of expected graduation in the month preceding enrolment in the postgraduate programme.
* Transcript/s as appropriate.
* Curriculum vitae
* A short statement (maximum two pages) of the student's research goals and interests.
Criteria for assessment of applicants:The criteria for assessment of postgraduate candidates are the following:
* Academic background in the appropriate discipline and grades in other related degrees.
* Letters of recommendation.
* Personal interview at the discretion of each department.
* Written examination at the discretion of each department.
* Other criteria set by each department.
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