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PhD Chemistry at Northeastern University

Northeastern University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Chemistry is a doctoral programme centred on an original research project, a written thesis and a defense before a thesis committee. Research strengths include clean energy, polymers, materials, medicinal chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry and chemical biology.

Faculty: College of Science  |  Department: Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology  |  Duration: 32 semester hours (bachelor's entry); 7 semester hours (Industry Entry PhD); reduced for advanced entry  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Bachelor's entry coursework includes Research Skills and Ethics in Chemistry, Advanced Problem Solving, Chemical Safety, Graduate Seminar, research credits and 18 hours of chemistry electives. Milestones: three qualifying examinations, annual review, candidacy, two seminars, committee, proposal and defense. Minimum 3.000 GPA.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's entry: a bachelor's or master's in chemistry or a related area. Advanced entry: a master's in chemistry or a related area. Industry Entry PhD: a master's in chemistry or related area, full-time employment at a company that covers the degree's financial responsibilities, and time for thesis research with company and faculty supervisors.

USD 49,257 a year (2026-27). Annual PhD fee stated as one rate for all PhD programs (2026-27 graduate schedule). Excludes comprehensive fee, health and counseling fee, international student fee and student health plan. Source

Duration: 32 semester hours (bachelor's entry); 7 semester hours (Industry Entry PhD); reduced for advanced en

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