PhD Chemical Physics at Tufts University

Programme overview

A joint PhD offered by the Departments of Chemistry and Physics and Astronomy for mathematically inclined chemistry students or atomic-molecular physics students, with more chemical synthesis than the Physics core and more electricity and magnetism than the Chemistry core. Full-time, on-campus in Medford/Somerville; the transcript reads PhD in Chemistry or Physics: Chemical Physics depending on home department.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences | Department: Chemistry; Physics and Astronomy | Duration: Varies (not stated) | Intake: Fall: December 1 (final); Spring: October 1 (Chemistry only) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Medford, MA, United States

What you will study

Outcomes include independent research, teaching experience, critical reading of primary literature, scientific communication and training in safety and ethics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application fee; Resume/CV; Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test scores, if applicable.; Transcripts; Three letters of recommendation. Note: Applicants do not need the support of a current Tufts faculty member to apply to this program.; Our admissions process evaluates each applicant holistically. We look for individuals who can demonstrate preparedness for graduate-level Chemistry or Physics coursework and preparedness for independent research. Preparedness can be demonstrated in a large variety of ways, so your statement is an opportunity for us to learn about you as a scientist and as a person. It may be helpful if you address some of the following questions in your statement. We prefer you address the below questions in a coherent narrative rather than in standalone paragraphs. Please use 11-point font and do not exceed 3 pages.; Please describe your long-term goals and how a graduate degree in Chemistry or Physics will help you achieve them.

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.

Intake: Fall, Spring

Duration: Varies (not stated)

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