byGaganDeep
Updated on - 29 Jun, 2024
Ph.D. (Applied Chemistry) is a doctoral level course which teaches how the principles of chemistry can be used to analyse and solve real issue. This taught research degree is designed to help students acquire the necessary expertise to design and conduct original research projects to discover new information or advance chemical technologies. The degree taking period of Ph.D. Applied Chemistry ranges from 4-6 years which involves class work, research work, writing of thesis and its defense.
The admission process to Ph.D Applied Chemistry in India requires the following common entrance examination; UGC NET, GATE, JEST, JAM, CSIR NET. Many institutes set up their own written tests and interviews for the purpose of short listing and admitting the candidates for the doctoral programs. NET/GATE qualified performances offer fellowship benefits also at this level of education.
| Highlight | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Chemistry |
| Duration | 3-5 years |
| Course Level | Doctoral |
| Eligibility | Master's degree in Chemistry or a related field, with a minimum required percentage (usually 55-60%), and sometimes relevant research experience |
| Top Colleges | IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology), NITs (National Institutes of Technology), IISc Bangalore, Delhi University, BHU, Anna University |
| Entrance Exam | CSIR-NET, GATE, university-specific entrance exams |
1. Have a master degree in chemistry or any other related field with at least 55% marks from a recognized university.
2. Pass an entrance exam for the relevant area of interest like GATE/NET/SET etc to prove competency in the subject.
3. Choose specific Ph.D. programs in Applied Chemistry and make a list of the universities of interest according to the specialization and research interests.
4. Possess at least 2 years of research experience that should be highlighted by published articles and show good concepts in fundamental chemistry subjects.
5. Write a research proposal that includes reasons for the proposed study, purpose and scope of the proposed study, and past literature as well as a preliminary plan of work.
6. Interview to check if the candidate has clear and correct notions about the concepts related to the field, how well they know technical details, their interpersonal skills.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Advanced Organic Chemistry | Total synthesis of natural products, Organometallic chemistry, Green chemistry principles, Polymer chemistry |
| Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | Coordination chemistry, Bioinorganic chemistry, Solid-state chemistry, Catalysis |
| Advanced Physical Chemistry | Quantum chemistry, Chemical kinetics, Electrochemistry, Surface chemistry, Spectroscopy |
| Analytical Chemistry | Chromatography techniques, Mass spectrometry, Electroanalytical methods, NMR spectroscopy |
| Materials Science and Nanotechnology | Nanomaterials synthesis, Characterization techniques, Applications of nanotechnology in chemistry |
| Environmental Chemistry | Water chemistry, Air pollution control, Hazardous waste management, Environmental analytical techniques |
| Computational Chemistry | Molecular modeling, Quantum mechanics simulations, Density functional theory, Cheminformatics |
| Chemical Engineering | Reaction engineering, Process control, Chemical reactor design, Separation techniques |
| Biochemistry and Biotechnology | Enzyme kinetics, Protein structure and function, Genetic engineering, Bioprocess technology |
| Research Methodology | Literature review, Research ethics, Data analysis methods, Scientific writing |
| Specialization | Average Salary (INR) |
|---|---|
| Polymer Chemistry | 5,00,000 - 14,00,000 |
| Materials Chemistry | 5,00,000 - 15,00,000 |
| Medicinal Chemistry | 5,00,000 - 16,00,000 |
| Catalysis & Chemical Engineering | 5,00,000 - 14,00,000 |
| Green Chemistry & Sustainability | 5,00,000 - 14,00,000 |
| Food Chemistry & Technology | 4,50,000 - 12,00,000 |
| Analytical Chemistry | 4,50,000 - 13,00,000 |
| Petrochemicals & Petroleum Refining | 5,00,000 - 15,00,000 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 5,00,000 - 16,00,000 |