Program Overview

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Chemistry Doctoral Program

Program Details

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy

School

Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science

Department

Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Available

On campus

Program Overview

Gain multidisciplinary chemistry expertise that’s highly valued by a wide range of industries with a Ph.D. from Stevens. Here, you’ll enhance a solid foundation in core areas of chemistry with advanced courses in subjects like polymer and medicinal chemistry, drug discovery and cancer research. You’ll work with leading scholars in state-of-the-art research hubs like the Center for Health Care Innovation and the Center for Mass Spectrometry, considered one of the most well-equipped academic facilities in the United States. Our graduates go on to positions in hospitals and clinics, environmental control and criminology laboratories, quality control centers and many other institutions.

Research Areas

• Analytical Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Computational Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Chemical Biology

The Stevens Advantage

In addition to a wealth of on-campus resources, Stevens’ proximity to both Manhattan and the New Jersey research corridor gives students unparalleled opportunities for networking, internships and employment opportunities.

Program Admission Requirements

Who Should Apply?

We welcome applicants who hold a master’s degree in chemistry, biology, chemical biology, chemical engineering or biomedical engineering (up to 30 credits may be transferred to Stevens’ Ph.D. program). Exceptionally well-qualified applicants holding only a bachelor’s degree in these areas will also be considered but may be admitted provisionally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, from an accredited institution
• Transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended
• Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional only; Select Ph.D. programs require a third letter of recommendation)
• Statement of Purpose
• $60 non-refundable Application Fee
• Proof of English language proficiency
• A competitive GRE or GMAT score (required for both part-time and full-time applicants)
• Resume/CV
• Writing sample(s). All applicants are encouraged to submit a lab report (preferable) or paper that they wrote, individually, for an engineering course. Applicants who have published a journal article are also encouraged to submit a copy of their article.

Curriculum Overview

View objectives, outcomes, and other Ph.D. curriculum details in the most recent academic catalog.

Fellowships & Assistantships

Information about assistantships and fellowships can be found here.

STEM Designated Degree Programs

The four fields comprising STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – offer a wide variety of professions that are classified as some of the highest-growing and highest-paying jobs right now and in the future.

Faculty

• Abhishek Sharma
• Yong Zhang
• James Liang

Related Programs

• Chemical Engineering Doctoral Program
• Chemical Biology Doctoral Program
• Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program