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PhD Chemistry at Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Chemistry uses placement examinations and faculty-committee interviews to determine each student's fields of interest and preparation.

Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Baton Rouge, LA, United States

What you will study

Students pass six cumulative examinations and a general examination composed of a research proposal and a comprehensive outline of independent research completed and planned.

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Application information

Entry requirements

LSU Graduate School (all graduate programmes): a conferred bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution by the expected entry date, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the undergraduate degree (or the last 60 credit hours) and in any graduate coursework attempted; curriculum vitae or resume; transcripts (unofficial accepted for review, official required to maintain enrolment). Programmes set additional requirements such as standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, personal statement and writing sample. International applicants whose education was not in English must submit TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, PTE 59, Duolingo 110 or Michigan English Test 53, plus degree certificates; a non-US degree must be equivalent to a US bachelor's degree. University deadlines: domestic fall July 1, spring November 15, summer May 1; international fall May 1, spring October 1, summer February 1 (programmes may set earlier deadlines).

Requirements published at faculty level.

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.

International applicants complete the online application and pay a $50 non-refundable application fee online by credit card or by check or money order drawn on a U.S. bank. Official transcripts and TOEFL or IELTS scores (TOEFL code 6373) are required, and documents should arrive at least 120 days before the semester starts.

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