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PhD Chemistry at University of Nevada, Reno

University of Nevada, Reno, United States

Programme overview

The graduate programs in chemistry involve students in theoretical and experimental research with faculty, using in-house facilities including NMR spectrometers, X-ray diffractometers, mass spectrometers and an EPR spectrometer.

Faculty: College of Science  |  Department: Chemistry  |  Intake: Fall; priority deadline Feb. 1, final deadline March 1  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

Research specialties include analytical and materials chemistry, bio-organic and bio-inorganic chemistry, chemical ecology, computational and theoretical chemistry, inorganic and organometallic chemistry, organic synthesis and mechanistic chemistry, and physical chemistry and chemical physics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Chemistry PhD: B.S. in Chemistry or a related field with minimum GPA of 3.0; official transcripts, one-page statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation; GRE recommended but not required; TOEFL or IELTS for international applicants. Priority deadline Feb. 1, final March 1.

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.

Intake: February 1 (Priority Fall); March 1 (Fall)

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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