Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry at Florida International University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry prepares highly motivated students to become independent scientists by providing an in-depth research experience that includes gaining knowledge and skills in advanced topics of chemistry. They will be able to instruct others in their discipline through development of written and verbal communication skills. Students may choose to specialize in a particular field of study by enrolling in any of the tracks available, including Chemistry Education Research, Environmental Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, or Radiochemistry.

Faculty: College of Arts, Sciences, and Education | Duration: 5 years (75 credits) | Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 75 credit hours. Requirement areas in the catalogue: Chemistry Education Track; Environmental Chemistry Track ; Forensic Science Track; Radiochemistry Track.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions Requirements for the PhD in Chemistry (1) A minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0/4.0 in chemistry and cognate science courses. International graduate student applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A total score of 80 on the iBT TOEFL or 6.5 overall on the IELTS is required. (2) A statement of purpose, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation evaluating the applicant’s potential for graduate work. Originals of these items must be sent to the FIU Admissions office as specified at https://admissions.fiu.edu/how-to-apply/graduate-applicant/index.html . Prospective candidates should refer to both the above website and https://case.fiu.edu/chemistry/ for details regarding the application pro

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

Domestic doctoral deadlines: Fall February 15; Spring August 1; Summer December 1. Programme deadlines may be earlier. The graduate application fee is $30.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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