PhD Chemistry at University of Massachusetts Amherst

The PhD in Chemistry is one of the largest doctoral programmes on campus, with about 150 graduate students working across about 20 research groups, and is the largest chemistry programme in New England. Strengths are materials and biological chemistry, including nanomaterials for sensors, devices, catalysis and biofunctional materials, and biophysical approaches to protein structure, folding and function.

Faculty: College of Natural Sciences  |  Department: Department of Chemistry  |  Duration: About 5 years average time to graduation  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Research spans analytical, biological, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, with facilities at the Institute for Applied Life Sciences including a nanofabrication cleanroom and high-field NMR spectrometers. Interdepartmental training programmes include the Chemistry-Biology Interface, Biotechnology Training and Molecular and Cellular Biology programmes, plus the BRIDGE Program.

Career pathways

About 80% of graduates take industry jobs and about 20% pursue postdoctoral appointments, per department figures.

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