About the course

The absorption of light to induce electronic transitions is one of the most fundamental and important processes in chemistry.

　　Photosynthesis exploits the photochemical conversion of light into chemical energy, colour perception derives the absorption and scattering of light of different wavelengths, all forms of luminescence derive from the relaxation of electronically excited states.

　　Our interests span the fundamentals of electronic spectroscopy and excited states to the photochemistry of metal complexes, dyads for photo-induced electron transfer, organic molecules, solid-state metal oxides and precursors to polysaccharides.

　　One of our great strengths is in-situ and time-resolved spectroscopies to study mechanisms and fundamental principles. Theory provides information about dynamics, the nature of reaction intermediates and of electronically excited states.

　　Our research has applications in solar fuels, photocatalysis, sunscreens, dyes, medicinal chemistry and catalysis. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
January, 2024	York
April, 2024	York
July, 2024	York
Semester 1 (September), 2024	York
January, 2025	York
April, 2025	York
July, 2025	York
Semester 1 (September), 2025	York
Semester 2 (February), 2026	York
Summer (April), 2026	York
July, 2026	York

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of York

PhD applicants should have, or be expecting to achieve, a 2:1 undergraduate degree in Chemistry or a relevant, related discipline. We have research students from a range of backgrounds on a variety of projects. Please note that although 2:1 is the minimum requirement to be considered for a PhD, funded studentships are very competitive and it is likely that you would need to be predicted a high 2:1 / First class degree. IELTS: 6.0, with no less than 5.5 in each component

　　TOEFL: 79, with a minimum of 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of York. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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