Overview
Current research areas of the Chemistry programme from Bilkent University are solid-state chemistry, organic and organometallic chemistry, molecular spectroscopy, theoretical chemistry, polymer/supramolecular chemistry, cage compounds, surface chemistry, catalysis, electrochemistry and nanostructured materials for sustainable energy systems, renewable energy generation, energy conversion, and chemical/electrical energy storage, focusing on nanomaterials, electronics, sensors, solid-state devices, display systems, petrochemicals, medical diagnostics, cancer therapy, drug delivery, and automotive and aerospace applications, origins of electrostatics, mechano-chemical reactions, soft robotics.
Degree Requirements
21 credit units of course work beyond the M.S. level is required. Ph.D. candidates must pass a qualifying exam and then must prepare a thesis work proposal. Preparing and defending a dissertation based on original research is the essence of the program.
A paper based on the candidate's thesis must be accepted or published in a reputable journal before the dissertation can be defended. The expected duration to complete the Ph.D. program is eight semesters. The maximum durations is 12 semesters.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Ph.D. Dissertation
- Research Methods and Academic Publication Ethics
- Academic Practices
- CHEM Graduate electives
- Graduate electives
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Deadline: 31 May
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Chemistry View 3 other PhDs in Chemistry in TurkeyAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Submission of ALES (Akademik Personel ve Lisansüstü Eğitimi Giriş Sınavı/Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam) or GRE scores. GMAT scores are required for graduate programs in Business Administration.)
- Fluency in written and oral English. Please see the websites of each graduate school for the list of accepted tests.
- Official transcripts.
- Recommendations from instructors or others qualified to evaluate academic ability.
Tuition Fee
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International
14700 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14700 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
3484 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3484 USD per year during 48 months.
70800 TL - national
Living costs for Ankara
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