PhD Chemistry at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The PhD in Chemistry lets students pursue dissertation research in any area of chemistry represented by the faculty or an interdisciplinary topic, with optional concentrations in chemical physics and chemical biology. Students are qualified to a Direct PhD or MS Thesis track after a first Advancement to Candidacy Committee meeting in the third semester, followed by a second meeting, advancement to candidacy, a departmental seminar, a research proposition and a dissertation defense.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Chemistry | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Eighteen credits of formal graduate courses (at least nine in CHE 501-559 and twelve in chemistry) across physical, inorganic, organic and biological chemistry groups, plus research and literature seminars, responsible conduct of research and a teaching practicum.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemistry from an ACS-approved curriculum or equivalent; minimum GPA 3.00 in all undergraduate work and 3.00 in sciences and mathematics; acceptance by the Department of Chemistry and the Graduate School; provisional admission possible in exceptional cases.

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 School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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