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PhD Chemistry at University of Rochester

University of Rochester, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Chemistry builds broad chemical knowledge, independent research skill and presentation ability. Research areas are biological, inorganic, materials, organic, physical and theoretical chemistry.

Faculty: School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of Chemistry  |  Duration: About four years (fourth-year review); 20 credits of coursework  |  Intake: Fall only  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Rochester, NY, United States

What you will study

Students complete 20 credits of formal coursework chosen with their advisor, the First-Year Graduate Workshop (CHEM 585) and chemistry seminar. Milestones are a written qualifying document due June 30 of year two, an oral qualifying exam, a third-year departmental seminar and a fourth-year review.

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Entry requirements

Department of Chemistry PhD (fall entry): bachelor's degree; GRE not required; no minimum GPA (application fee waived automatically at GPA 3.5 or above); three letters of recommendation; statement of purpose covering scientific goals, research preparation and non-technical skills, naming at least three potential faculty supervisors. English recommended minimums for non-native speakers: Duolingo 120, IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL iBT 100; international applicants complete a 30-minute Zoom interview. Fee $70. Deadline December 1. Funded with full tuition scholarship, stipend and health insurance.

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: Fall only

Duration: About four years (fourth-year review); 20 credits of coursework

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