Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry - Geology

The Department of Chemistry has research programs in each of the five traditional areas of chemistry, with a bioinformatics option available in each:AnalyticalBiochemistryBiophysicalChemical EducationGeologyOrganicMedicinalNutritional SciencesOur students have the opportunity to conduct research at the interface of chemistry and biology under the guidance of our dynamic research faculty, many of whom are distinguished and noted scholars. The department’s goal is to deliver high-quality instructional programs at the graduate level to prepare students for productive careers in academia, industry and government. The emphasis of the graduate program is the training of scientists.

In addition to the online graduate application, the program has the following requirements:A baccalaureate degree in Chemistry or a related field from an accredited college or universityUndergraduate academic transcript.Written responses to five short-essay prompts that appear in the application.At least three letters of recommendation from people familiar with the student’s work and background.Non-native speakers of English are required to demonstrate English proficiency. This requirement can be met in one of the following ways:Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL, including the special home edition) with a total score of 80 or above