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PhD Chemical Physics at University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder, United States

Programme overview

Chemical physics sits at the interface of chemistry and physics, applying physical methods and theory to molecular and collective properties of matter from gas-phase dynamics to nanoscale and biological phenomena. The interdepartmental committee administers the programme.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Chemistry and Physics (interdepartmental)  |  Duration: At least 6 formal credit hours plus 30 dissertation credits  |  Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

An approved programme of formal courses with at least 6 credit hours, chosen with the thesis advisor and the Committee on Chemical Physics, plus 30 dissertation credits in CHEM 8991 or PHYS 8990. A B- minimum applies in all degree courses, with a 3.0 GPA. Up to 10 graduate credits may transfer. Students pass a preliminary exam within two semesters of declaring intent.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students in good standing in the chemistry or physics PhD programme declare intent to pursue the chemical physics PhD; the home department is the one that originally admitted 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.

Graduate applications are submitted online to the Graduate School; the nonrefundable application fee is $60 for domestic applicants and $80 for international applicants. Deadlines are set per programme.

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