Overview
About the programme
The chemical interactions between atoms, ions, and molecules in both the gas and solid phase span from the coldest, darkest regions of space, known as the interstellar medium, through to the surface of planets, where such processes may be key in astrobiology – the study of the emergence of life.
Astrochemistry research at The Open University UK therefore encompasses chemistry, physics and astronomy, as well as aspects of planetary science and biology.
Our research splits broadly into three areas: laboratory astrochemistry, (i.e. experimental-based research), observational astrochemistry, (i.e. fieldwork and computing-based research), and theoretical astrochemistry, which is computer-based and spans the range from theoretical chemistry to astrochemical modelling.
Programme Structure
Potential research projects:- Studies of Ice-Gas Chemistry under Interstellar Conditions, including using parabolic flights to perform experiments under microgravity
- Studying the Fundamental Structure of the Bulk & Surface of Interstellar Ice
- IR and VUV Spectroscopy of Interstellar and Planetary ices
- Ion molecule chemistry in the interstellar medium and planetary atmospheres
- Planetary atmosphere chemistry (with emphasis on Mars, Titan and exoplanets)
- Ices, PAH and Dust to High Redshift: Tracing the origins of interstellar chemistry
- Gas-Ice Mapping of Star-Forming Regions: A view towards JWST
- Evolution and Formation of organic material in space
- Studying the Structures of Interstellar Ices: a Molecular Dynamics approach
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Chemistry Astronomy & Space Sciences View 42 other PhDs in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
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General requirements
Entry requirements:
- Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.
Tuition Fee
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15456 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15456 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
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