PhD Physical Chemistry at Iowa State University

Programme overview

Rooted in rigorous theoretical analysis and experimental investigation, our program offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for careers at the forefront of chemical research and innovation. Collaborate closely with esteemed faculty on cutting-edge studies in areas such as spectroscopy, chemical kinetics, surface science, and computational chemistry. The Chemistry program at Iowa State University has a pre-application process.

Faculty: Graduate College | Study mode: full-time | Intake: International deadline: January 15. Domestic deadline: February 1 We do not offer spring admission. | Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Areas of specialization/research: Biomolecular Science (Ph.D.); Chemical Education (M.S., Ph.D.); Chemical Instrumentation (Ph.D.); Forensic Chemistry (M.S., Ph.D.); Industrial Chemistry (Ph.D.); Materials Chemistry (Ph.D.).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: Departmental on-line application TOEFL scores are REQUIRED for international applicants. Program Requires GRE: No Program Requires GMAT: No

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.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Graduate application fee: $60 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants (nonrefundable), a separate fee for each program applied to; some programs postpone fee collection until after review. Deadlines are set by each graduate program.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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