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
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Credits
21 credit units of course work beyond the M.S. level is required.
Delivered
Disciplines
Chemistry Natural Sciences Molecular Sciences View 4 other PhDs in Molecular Sciences in TurkeyAcademic requirements
English requirements
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
14500 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14500 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
6258 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6258 USD per year during 48 months.
14,500 USD for international students and 45.000 TL for Turkish students
Living costs for Ankara
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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