With a
PhD in
Chemistry at the
University of Cape Town you will have received a solid grounding in the theoretical aspects of chemistry which will provide you with the skills, knowledge and problem-solving abilities required for a successful career, enabling you to develop and apply your skills and methodology to a range of techniques used both in chemistry and applied chemistry
phd students: You will typically have engaged in active research with an emphasis on contemporary and interdisciplinary study in the areas of biochemistry, life sciences and other biochemistry related fields. Here are some of the many topics currently being researched:
- Medicinal chemistry
- RNA-protein interactions
- Nanobiotechnology
- Protein chemistry
- Drug design
- Biogeochemistry
