PhD in Chemistry

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

27

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

15%

California:

20%

Texas:

15%

Florida:

5%

Arizona:

35%

New York:

10%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Abbott Laboratories

Eli Lilly and Company

Pfizer

AstraZeneca

GlaxoSmithKline

Roche

Novartis

AbbVie

Sanofi

Dow Chemical

Mitsubishi Chemical

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$30,348 / year

Overall Cost

$45,382 / year

FAQs

• What are the career prospects for graduates?
  
  Graduates are prepared for professional careers in industry, government, and academia, with training to become independent scientists able to address complex societal challenges.
• What are the main research areas?
  
  Students are trained in analytical, organic, physical, inorganic, environmental, or geological chemistry. Many join transdisciplinary research teams focusing on areas like energy and sustainability, chemical measurement, molecular science, geologic and biospheric science, materials and nanoscience, medicine and health, and structure-function dynamics.
• What is the structure and duration of the program?
  
  The PhD is a full-time program typically completed in 5 years (60 months). It includes coursework (six graduate-level courses, 12–18 credit hours), seminars, qualifying exams (written and oral), a dissertation prospectus, and a public dissertation defense.
• What is the application process?
  
  Applicants must submit: A graduate admission application and application fee Official transcripts A personal statement Three letters of recommendation Proof of English proficiency (for non-native speakers)
• What are the main admission requirements?
  
  Applicants must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor’s degree program. International applicants must also provide proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 80+, IELTS 6.5+, Duolingo 105+).