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PhD Chemistry at University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder, United States

Programme overview

The department's graduate programme covers analytical, atmospheric, astrochemistry, biochemistry, biophysical, chemical physics, environmental, organic, materials and nanoscience, and physical chemistry, with collaboration across JILA, NOAA, CIRES, RASEI and LASP. About 40 graduate-level courses are offered each year.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry  |  Duration: Most students graduate in approximately five to six years  |  Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

Coursework is tailored to each student's research. Students pass divisional preliminary exams by the end of the second semester, comprehensive examinations (a research proposition, an oral exam and a research proposal) and a final thesis defense. No foreign language is required.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Chemistry: international applicants need TOEFL iBT 100, IELTS 7.5 or Duolingo 135 as the programme minimum.

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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