PhD Chemistry at University of Arizona

Programme overview

During your doctorate in Chemistry, you will investigate topics and solve questions looming at the forefront of contemporary issues, from climate change to materials chemistry to human health. You will explore questions related to the origin of life and the nature of molecular matter and train to make, analyze and understand molecules and their chemistry. The doctorate in Chemistry is unique in its breadth, offering Ph.D. candidates considerable freedom in their studies.

Faculty: College of Science | Duration: 6 years / 54 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Core Coursework Exchange of Chemical Information (4 units minimum) 4 units minimum of the following: Analytical Chemistry course Inorganic Chemistry Seminar Organic Chemistry Physical Chemistry and Chemistry Physics Professional Development Part I (1) AND Professional Development Part II (1) Chemical Research Opportunities (1) Research (1 unit minimum) Dissertation (18) Select.

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Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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