Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry

USA

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What will I learn?

The program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Chemistry is designed primarily to prepare doctoral-level chemists for industrial research careers. The student must:

  • demonstrate the ability to carry out independent research and
  • acquire the practical knowledge of the type of research conducted in industry and of the constraints (both practical and philosophical) under which such research is conducted.

The areas of research include analytical chemistry, biochemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, colloid and surface chemistry, electrochemistry, inorganic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, organic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, physical chemistry, polymer chemistry, and theoretical chemistry.

Which department am I in?

College of Science

Study options

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$23,486.00 (19,81,606) per year
International Education Fee- 4 per term
Start date

May 2025

Venue

Arlington Campus

701 S. Nedderman Drive,

Arlington,

Texas,

76019, South, United States

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$23,486.00 (19,81,606) per year
International Education Fee- 4 per term
Start date

August 2025

Venue

Arlington Campus

701 S. Nedderman Drive,

Arlington,

Texas,

76019, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

An applicant must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or its foreign equivalent, with a satisfactory grade-point average.

Applicants are expected to submit a score of at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, a score of at least 213 on the computer-based TOEFL, a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS, or a minimum TOEFL iBT total score of 79. Further, when the TOEFL iBT is taken, sectional scores of at least 22 on the writing section, 21 on the speaking section, 20 on the reading section, and 16 on the listening section are preferred.

Graduate Application Priority Dates - Fall: March 15; Spring: August 15; Summer: February 15.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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