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PhD Chemical Engineering at University of Virginia

University of Virginia, United States

Programme overview

Doctoral programme with research training in biotechnology, catalysis, electrochemistry, energy and the environment, polymers and separations, with close faculty interaction and multidisciplinary research centres. Nearly 90% of roughly 70 graduate students are PhD students.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Applied Science  |  Department: Chemical Engineering  |  Intake: Fall; deadline Jan 5 (financial aid consideration)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

Research in biotechnology, catalysis, electrochemistry, energy and environment, polymers and separations, leading to a dissertation proposal, candidacy and dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates enter academia and industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is highly competitive; applications are reviewed for research interests aligned with the department, prior academic, research and leadership excellence. Deadline January 5 for fall admission with financial aid consideration. The department no longer reviews GRE scores.

Intake: Fall

Apply through the official page: https://engineering.virginia.edu/apply/

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