Overview

This Geochemistry programme offered by Stockholm University focuses on the study of chemical processes across natural systems, including minerals, soils, waters, and the atmosphere. It supports research into organic, inorganic, and biogeochemical processes, as well as the behaviour of elements and isotopes in different environmental contexts.

Key Facts

The academic environment integrates multiple subfields such as biogeochemistry, organic geochemistry, environmental geochemistry, and chemical cycles in marine and lacustrine settings. Training combines methodological development, interdisciplinary perspectives, and independent research, enabling the ability to investigate complex processes and contribute to scientific understanding through a doctoral thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Current and Historical Perspectives on Geological Sciences
Ethics in Scientific Research
Biogeochemistry
Organic Geochemistry
Environmental Geochemistry
Marine Chemical Cycles
Lacustrine Chemical Processes
Isotope Geochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Disciplines

Chemistry Geology View 19 other PhDs in Chemistry in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Master’s degree or 240 ECTS credits including 60 at second-cycle level, or equivalent knowledge required
At least 90 ECTS credits in geosciences required
At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics, physics, chemistry, or biology depending on specialization in geochemistry or biogeochemistry
At least 60 ECTS credits at advanced level required, including 30 ECTS of independent work in geosciences

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Tuition Fees

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Free
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Free

Additional Details

Doctoral students are not charged tuition fees.

Living costs

Stockholm

Sweden

9668 - 17248 SEK / month

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