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PhD Chemistry at University of Cincinnati

University of Cincinnati, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Chemistry offers courses of study leading to the PhD degree with opportunities for research in all major sub-disciplines: biochemistry, analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, and theoretical/computational chemistry. The 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio assures students of individual guidance, yet the total size of the department provides excellent research facilities, as well as opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary study.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Duration: 5 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

Career pathways

Graduates of this major are employed as: scientists in the pharmaceutical industry scientists in state, local, or federal government laboratories scientists in biomedical research labs chemistry and biochemistry teachers and professors industrial research and development scientists, including personal and health care products forensic scientists

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Application information

Entry requirements

Three letters of recommendation CV/Resume Personal statement of research interests (including area of proposed study such as organic, physical, etc.) and reason for wanting to attend the University of Cincinnati. International Students Only: Proof of English language proficiency such as TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE score submission. Unofficial transcripts of all colleges/universities attended NOTE: GRE is no longer required. Application information

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 applicants select an entry term (semester) when applying; not all programmes start every term, and each programme sets its own start terms.

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

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