Program Overview

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Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (Doctoral)

Overview

During your doctorate in Chemistry, you will investigate topics and solve questions looming at the forefront of contemporary issues, from climate change to materials chemistry to human health. You will explore questions related to the origin of life and the nature of molecular matter and train to make, analyze and understand molecules and their chemistry. The doctorate in Chemistry is unique in its breadth, offering Ph.D. candidates considerable freedom in their studies. The degree spans the traditional disciplines of organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry, and chemical education. Research is often highly interdisciplinary with other groups and campus units.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Biological & Biomedical Science
• Physical & Space Sciences

Minimum Credit Units

• 54 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

• An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
• Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 62.92%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 6.0525 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Male: 54.45%
• Enrollment % Female: 45.54%
• Enrollment % International: 40.58%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 12.87%

All application, admission, and enrollment data are calculated in the fall of each academic year.

Average Time to Degree is a calculation showing the average time it took students in the program to complete their degree from the point of entry. This number is based on data from the previous 5 years.

Underrepresented Minorities (URM) includes domestic students of ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Science

Degree

• Doctor of Philosophy