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PhD Chemistry at University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley, United States

Programme overview

The Chemistry PhD program is designed towards developing the ability to do creative scientific research. Accordingly, the single most important facet of the curriculum for an individual is his or her own research project. In keeping with the goal of fostering an atmosphere of scholarly, independent study, formal course requirements are minimal and vary among disciplines.

Faculty: Graduate Division  |  Department: Chemistry  |  Duration: 6 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Berkeley, CA, United States

What you will study

Doctoral Degree Requirements The Requirements for a PhD Degree in Chemistry Coursework: There is no formal coursework requirement, however, the equivalent of four semester-long courses is normally taken. Courses you will take will depend on your background and research interests. Graduate student instructor service: A total of three semesters of graduate student instructor service is required with a fourth semester as optional.

Career pathways

Graduates enter career areas including Science & Research.

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Application information

Duration: 6 years

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

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