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Applying for PhD in chemistry

  • 22-09-2016 7:12pm
    #1
    Promethean
    Registered Users Posts: 52 ✭✭


    Hey Guys,

    If there are any PhD chemists out there I'd really appreciate some advice,

    I have a BSc in chemistry (2.2) worked as a research tech for a year and in 2014 completed a taught MSc with a focus in organic chemistry, for which I got a 2.1 grade.

    I found it difficult to find work in research chem without a PhD so I've been working as a QC analyst for the last 2 years,

    I've decided if I want to work in research, a PhD in organic chemistry is the way to go.

    For the last few weeks I've been trying to refresh my chemistry knowledge but I'm pretty rusty and I'm wondering at what level I need to be at before contact a potential supervisor or if I should wait till the new year

    Also if I would actually considered as a candidate even though I haven't done any organic chemistry for 2 years.

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated


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