1.4.4 Physical Chemistry
Format of study
full-time
Language
russian
Place of study
st. petersburg, russia
Outcome (diploma/credits)
master of science
Duration
2 year
Annual tuition fee
665 000 ₽
Application deadline
5 august 2026
Enlarged group of scientific specialties
1.4 Chemical Sciences
20
Tuition-free
10
Fee-based
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Academic degrees issued in Russian and English
Training integrated into research and R&D projectsAbout the specialty
The program covers a wide range of topics, including thermodynamics, kinetics of chemical reactions, electrochemistry and spectroscopy, as well as their applications in various fields of science and technology.Basic principles of learning:1. Fundamentals: laws of thermodynamics, equilibria, reactivity and mechanisms of chemical reactions, electrochemistry, molecular spectroscopy and methods of physical chemistry.
2. Conducting original scientific research in the field of physical chemistry, including the study of reaction kinetics, thermodynamic properties of systems and interactions between molecules.
3. Research of new methods and approaches in the field of electrochemistry, photochemistry and materials science for the development of functional materials and technologies.
4. Interdisciplinarity is a synergy with other fields of science such as physics, biology, materials science, and engineering to solve complex problems.
PROGRAM PARTNERS
Key scientific leaders
ADMISSION OPPORTUNITIES
Exams in the field of study and foreign language
Entrance exams are held remotely and are based on five-point (specialization) and three-point (foreign language) scales.
For exact dates and questions, please refer to the Entrance Exams page of the official website (link in Russian).
To take an exam, you need to submit your documents via your personal account on the admissions website.
For exact dates and questions, please refer to the Entrance Exams page of the official website (link in Russian).
To take an exam, you need to submit your documents via your personal account on the admissions website.
Research plan for PhD thesis
During your entrance exam, you will be asked about the topic of your future PhD thesis. You’ll need to have a prepared research plan that covers its goals and objectives, methodology, and key data sources and literature.
Exams in the field of study and foreign language
Entrance exams are held remotely and are based on five-point (specialization) and three-point (foreign language) scales.
For exact dates and questions, please refer to the Entrance Exams page of the official website (link in Russian).
To take an exam, you need to submit your documents via your personal account on the admissions website.
For exact dates and questions, please refer to the Entrance Exams page of the official website (link in Russian).
To take an exam, you need to submit your documents via your personal account on the admissions website.
Research plan for PhD thesis
During your entrance exam, you will be asked about the topic of your future PhD thesis. You’ll need to have a prepared research plan that covers its goals and objectives, methodology, and key data sources and literature.