The University of La Laguna and the Faculty of Chemistry have mechanisms for providing information prior to registration for PhD students.
The management of the doctoral programs of the University of La Laguna is the responsibility of the Doctoral and Postgraduate School. In addition to management (pre-registration, registration, file management, etc.), the Doctoral School is responsible for disseminating the offer of doctoral programs at the ULL. To carry out these responsibilities, it has the necessary human and technical resources. To carry out these responsibilities, it has the necessary human and technical resources. The Web page The Doctoral Committee's website contains comprehensive and up-to-date information on doctoral programs regarding teaching staff, academic committees, lines of research, training activities, statistics, etc. On the same page, students can find management regulations, pre-registration and enrollment calendars, access requirements, calls for applications, application forms, etc.
This website is the main means of disseminating and displaying the ULL's doctoral programmes. In addition, prior to the opening of the registration periods, the ULL publishes the offer of doctoral programmes in local written media. The ULL also takes advantage of its institutional participation in fairs and conferences related to postgraduate teaching, and its relations with other European and Latin American universities, to promote its doctorates.
Specifically for the PhD programme in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, the same procedure that is in force in the current programme will be followed: a web page will be set up where, in addition to the academic information on the Programme, students will be able to find the procedures for the reception and orientation of students. The page will also contain information on Scholarships and Grants. On the page, there will be direct access to the Programme Coordinator's email address. Information on the current PhD Program in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering can be found at the following link.
In addition, talks and seminars are given to students of the Bachelor's degrees (Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences) and Master's Degree in Chemistry taught at the Faculty of Chemistry.
Direct communication with interested parties prior to enrolment is carried out through the administrative staff of the Doctoral Committee and the academic heads of each programme. The contact details of the members of the academic committees and the heads of the lines of research are accessible through the website and the staff of the Doctoral Committee. Finally, once admitted, the assigned tutor will welcome and provide individual guidance to the candidate, taking into account their preferences and experience in the different lines and techniques, in order to contribute to their integration into the programme. Candidates may make queries, suggestions or complaints through the Academic Committee, the Doctoral Committee, or the channels established through the Internal Quality Assurance System of the ULL.
The new programme is expected to include welcome days, as is the case in the current Master's degree. Support and guidance services will also be available.
The outline followed for the Master can be consulted here
Recommended Admission Profile
This PhD Program is aimed at graduates who wish to train as researchers in the areas of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.
The recommended entry profile for future PhD students will be: Students with degrees in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Pharmacy, Biology, Food Science and Technology and Environmental Sciences and who have completed an Official University Master's Degree in the areas of Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. In addition, it is recommended that they have at least level B1 in English and that have acquired the following skills at Master's level:
No other access profiles other than the recommended one are contemplated.
To access any of the ULL's doctoral programs, you must meet the requirements established in Article 5 of the Regulations for Official Doctoral Studies at the University of La Laguna. The applicant must submit the endorsement of a researcher as a potential supervisor for the doctoral thesis, meeting the requirements of Article 10 of the ULL Doctoral Regulations. The endorsement must come from a person assigned to the doctoral program.
Additionally, for this doctoral program, accreditation of a B1 level or higher in English is required, as provided for in article 6 of the ULL Doctoral Regulations. . Admission Profile
The entry profile required to access this doctoral program is as follows:
Students with degrees in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Pharmacy, Biology, Food Science and Technology, and Environmental Sciences who have completed an official Master's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. They must also have acquired the following skills at the Master's level:
Students with specific educational support needs
In compliance with Royal Decree 99/2011, of January 28, regulating official doctoral programs, a specific program is in place to assist students with specific educational support needs to promote their educational and social integration. More information here (hyperlink: https://www.ull.es/la-universidad/inclusion/#becas-PAED).
Admission criteria
As established in Article 6 of the ULL Doctoral Regulations, the academic committee may establish criteria for the selection and admission of students. In the case of this program, the following criteria will be applied to evaluate applications:
Academic record (0-7 points)
Research experience (0-1 point)
Professional experience (0-1 point)
Accreditation of level B2 or higher in English (0-1 point)
In the event that the number of applicants exceeds the number of places offered, this scale will be applied as a selection criterion.
Body in charge of the admission process
The body responsible for the admissions process is the Academic Committee of the Doctoral Program in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of La Laguna.
The recommended entry profile does not require additional training.