PhD in Chemistry

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

27

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

1%

Hispanic or Latino:

13%

Black or African American:

11%

Two or more races:

2%

Asian:

27%

White:

47%

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

$2,732 / year

Overall Cost

$17,320 / year

FAQs

• Are there any teaching or seminar requirements?
  
  Yes, students must participate in seminar coursework (CHEM 889 series) and take courses in professional skills and scientific presentations. These requirements help develop communication and teaching skills.
• What are the English language proficiency requirements for international students?
  
  TOEFL iBT: Total score of 96 or above (with minimums: Speaking 24, Listening 24, Reading 26, Writing 24) IELTS: Overall 7.0 (with Speaking 7.5) PTE: Also accepted.
• What are the admission requirements?
  
  Applicants should have a strong academic record (typically a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher), a relevant undergraduate degree, and coursework in chemistry and related sciences. Materials required include a supplementary application, transcripts (unofficial accepted for admissions), three letters of recommendation, a CV/resume, and (for international students) official TOEFL/IELTS/PTE scores. The GRE is optional.
• How many research credits are required?
  
  A minimum of 12 credits of Ph.D. research (CHEM 898 pre-candidacy, CHEM 899 post-candidacy) must be completed. These research credits do not count toward the 21 credits of graduate coursework.
• What are the main coursework requirements for the PhD in Chemistry?
  
  Students must complete at least 21 credits of graduate coursework (with grades of A, B, or C) by the end of the fourth semester. Of these, at least 12 credits must be in Chemistry or Biochemistry courses numbered 600 or higher. Required courses include Chemistry 611 (Professional Skills for New Graduate Students, 1 credit) and Chemistry 612 (Scientific Presentations, 1 credit), both taken in the first year. Two credits of seminar coursework (CHEM 889 series) are also required.