PhD in Chemistry

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

27

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

1%

Asian:

22%

Black or African American:

6%

Hispanic:

15%

White:

44%

Two or More Races:

12%

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

$22,497 / year

Overall Cost

$37,497 / year

FAQs

• What is the structure of the PhD program?
  
  The program emphasizes independent, original research in collaboration with faculty, complemented by coursework and teaching experience. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress, pass required examinations, and successfully defend a dissertation.
• What are the coursework and examination requirements?
  
  Students must complete coursework providing a thorough grounding in their chosen field and breadth in chemical sciences. They are required to pass oral examinations in their area of specialization. The median time to complete the PhD is about five years.
• How does the research group selection process work?
  
  Students are admitted to the department as a whole, not to specific research groups. During the first autumn, students rotate with faculty members and typically join a research group by January of their first year, allowing flexibility in choosing a research advisor.
• Is the GRE required for admission?
  
  No, the GRE is not required for the Chemistry PhD program at UW.
• What are the main admission requirements?
  
  Applicants must have at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution (a master’s is not required). A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for the last 90 graded quarter credits or 60 graded semester credits is required. Application materials include unofficial transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose outlining academic background, research experience, and alignment with faculty interests. International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL or IELTS).