DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CHEMISTRY

Overview

PhD in chemistry covers the traditional branches of chemistry namely organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. It also has courses from other branches of chemistry such as analytical chemistry and industrial chemistry. It seeks to explain factors that course reactions to occur, how they occur and their adverse and non adverse effects on our well being

Course Structure and Duration

The candidate shall undertake a mandatory research and thesis.

The course shall be evaluated by grading of thesis followed by oral defense of the same.

The Guidelines on Postgraduate Supervision can be accessed on our website while the Research
Notebook is available at the University Bookstore.

Admission Requirements

(a) The common regulations for the Doctor of Philosophy in the School of Physical Sciences shall apply. Take note that you are expected to complete the preparation of your PhD proposal, have it approved by the Graduate School and be entered for full admission

On acceptance of the provisional registration you will be required to pay statutory charges amounting to KShs. 29, 000/=.

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Department
Chemistry