该研究计划通常需要12个月才能完成。该学位是根据论文的准备和考试，口试（必要时）以及成功完成该系的研究生培训课程而授予的。研究生为该系的研究做出了重要贡献，同时还开发了化学方面的各种技能以及其他领域的可转移技能，例如口头和海报展示（在达勒姆和会议上），报告和论文写作，研究方法，团队合作，例如，公众参与科学，健康与安全。这些技能中有许多是通过教育部广泛的研究生培训计划获得的，该计划是针对单个学生的需求量身定制的。
This research programme usually takes 12 months to complete. The degree is awarded based on the preparation and examination of a thesis and an oral examination (where necessary), together with successful completion of the Department's postgraduate training programme.<br>Chemistry is a vibrant research-led department with an international reputation for its cutting-edge science, working on projects spanning organic, physical, inorganic, bioactive and computational chemistry, through to catalysis, nanoscience and materials.<br><br>The department hosts about 120 Ph.D. and M.sc. students from all over the world who conduct their research and work alongsode world leading academics in a dynamic and friendly community.