PhD Chemistry at West Virginia University

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Chemistry gives rigorous graduate training emphasising independent research, scientific communication, literature evaluation, data interpretation and safe, ethical practice.

Faculty: Eberly College of Arts and Sciences | Department: C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry | Duration: 50 credit hours minimum | Study mode: full-time | Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

At least 50 graduate credit hours at 500-700 level: 18 hours chemistry coursework, 24 hours research (CHEM 797), 4 hours research seminar (CHEM 789) and 4 hours graduate seminar (CHEM 796). Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0 and B- or better in degree courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-wide graduate admission (WVU): a baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a regionally accredited institution (or an approved international institution); an undergraduate or graduate GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale for regular admission, with provisional admission possible below that for domestic applicants; international applicants must meet WVU English language proficiency requirements and cannot be admitted provisionally.

Requirements published at program group level.

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 applications are made through the WVU online graduate application with a $75 application fee; minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission, and some programmes require higher.

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