Chemistry

Graduates are qualified junior academics. They have mastered the methods applied in research in their area and are capable of critically discussing, analyzing, and further developing theories. Junior academics possess the competence to develop and conduct substantial research projects with scientific integrity, and they are qualified to reflect on these processes scientifically and theoretically. They are also aware of issues and questions in gender research. 

Compulsory Modules

• Scientific Basics/Core Skills of the Thesis Topic
• Department Seminar 
• Lecture Series Austrian Chemical Society
• Center for Molecular Biosciences Innsbruck
• Materials and Nano-Sciences
• High Performance Computing 
• Generic Skills 
• Doctoral Thesis Defense

Dissertation

The dissertation is a piece of scientific work on the highest level which serves to prove the student's ability to cope with scientific questions in an independent way.

The dissertation topic must be chosen from the field of chemistry or be closely related to chemistry. 

The student has to nominate a team of supervisors, comprised of at least two supervisors (dissertation committee). One of the supervisors is named as responsible main supervisor (holder of a “Venia docendi”, a university teaching authorization). With the exception of the main supervisor, supervisors can also come from subject-related fields. In exceptional cases only one supervisor can be nominated.

Prior to beginning the work, the student has to communicate the dissertation topic and the names of the supervisors to the Director of Studies in writing. Topic and supervisors are considered as accepted, if the Director of Studies does not veto them by means of a decree within one month after the receipt of the proposal.

The dissertation may be submitted as thematically and/or methodically related articles. The quality criteria specified in the curriculum apply.

Requirements

• Completed a master's degree in a relevant related field.
• Proof of German language ability (level B2)
• Curriculum vitae,
• As well as (originals or officially certified copies):
• Notice (“Bescheid”) confirming awarding of bachelor’s degree,
• Diploma certificate,
• Diploma Supplement
• transcript (list of examinations completed).
• Examination Records
• Recognition of exams
• Declaration of Academic Honesty 
• Submission of the Dissertation
• Application for the Dissertation's Defense

Scholarships

• Erasmus+