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PhD Chemistry at University of Missouri-Columbia

University of Missouri-Columbia, United States

Programme overview

PhD Chemistry is offered at the University of Missouri through Chemistry in the College of Arts and Science.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science  |  Department: Chemistry  |  Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

The following is a brief synopsis of the general degree requirements; please see the Department of Chemistry website for complete details: Students must take at least five 8000 (graduate level) courses, in diverse areas of chemistry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Language scores for international students (TOEFL, Duolingo, or IELTS) 3 letters of recommendation, including at least one from your current academic program. Transcripts from each college or university you have attended Statement of Purpose, which should include a summary of why you are interested in pursuing an advanced chemistry degree, a brief description of your previous research experiences, the specific areas of chemistry (or research groups) in which you are interested, and your career goals in the field of chemistry. A short CV (1-2 pages) summarizing your schooling and other relevant activities.

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 programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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