Overview
The topics being investigated on this Physical Organic Chemistry programme from Cardiff University , are extremely wide ranging, stretching from the development of new methods for catalysing reactions, through the development of better understanding of organic reactions in aqueous solutions, to the development of biosensors and the directed assembly of functional multicomponent systems.
Underpinning this breadth of applications is the detailed, quantitative understanding of the fundamental properties and reactions and interactions of organic molecules.
Skills developed
- Synthesis of novel organic and/or biological molecules.
- Physical and biophysical analysis methods
- Wide range of quantitative measurements and data analysis techniques.
- Computational techniques, including molecular mechanics, quantum chemistry and molecular dynamics simulations.
Distinctive features
- Research in physical organic chemistry offers a unique combination of physical and (synthetic) organic chemistry, in combination with applied mathematics for data analysis.
- Strong interdisciplinary collaborations support projects across traditional subject divisions.
- The laboratories of the EPSRC-funded Physical Organic Chemistry Centre were opened in 2007.
- Extensive collaborations internationally including with groups in Europe, Japan and the United States; a number of projects allow placements abroad.
- The Physical Organic Chemistry Centre maintains very strong ties with other Physical Organic Chemistry groups in the UK and worldwide.
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Available research specialisations within this area:
- Fundamental studies of kinetics and dynamics of organic reactions
- Design and synthesis of sequence-specific DNA biosensors
- Study of reaction mechanisms of homogeneous catalysts
- Directed assembly of functional multicomponent nanostructures
- Racemisation of drug-like chiral centres
- Mechanistic studies of nanoparticle catalysis
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
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General requirements
- Applicants are required to have a BSc 2.2 or above, or equivalent, in Chemistry or in a related subject.
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24450 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24450 GBP per year during 36 months. -
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4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
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