Chemistry PhD at University at Buffalo

Programme overview

The Chemistry PhD is a full-time, in-person research doctorate emphasising cutting-edge research, collaboration and strong graduate mentorship. Graduates find jobs in industry, pharmaceuticals, government, and faculty or postdoctoral positions.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Chemistry | Duration: 72 credit hours; 5 years | Study mode: In Person / Full Time | Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

What you will study

72 credit hours of graduate coursework and original research.

Career pathways

Industrial and pharmaceutical companies, government, and faculty or postdoctoral positions at universities and colleges.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Chemistry graduate programmes (MS and PhD): three letters of recommendation and a personal statement; transcripts; GRE Chemistry subject test optional; international applicants need TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTE 55 or Duolingo 120 or higher; priority deadline December 15 for assistantships, fellowships and scholarships; application fee $75.

Requirements published at program group 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.

Entry terms and deadlines vary by programme; applicants apply directly to UB through the Graduate School application, with some programmes using external national applications plus a supplemental UB application.

A non-refundable application fee is required for each programme applied to; fees vary by programme and payment instructions are emailed after the application is submitted.

Law (JD) application fee is $85; applicants submit the LSAT or GRE.

MD: AMCAS application accepted June 1 to November 15; supplemental application and materials due December 1; supplemental fee $100; Early Decision AMCAS due August 1 and supplemental due August 31.

Apply through the official page: https://www.buffalo.edu/grad/explore/admissions/apply.html

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