Program Overview

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Chemistry Program Overview

The Chemistry program at Iowa State University is highly regarded, with graduates being sought after by various companies and academic institutions. The department tackles a diverse range of research problems in the four sub-disciplines of chemistry and offers many multi-disciplinary options.

Research Areas

• Analytical Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Chemical Education

The research faculty guides students to think critically and creatively about solutions to important and challenging scientific problems. The department has 27 active research groups that receive over $30M in annual funding from federal and state agencies and industry.

Degrees Offered

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Master of Science (M.S.)

Areas of Specialization

• Biomolecular Science (Ph.D.)
• Chemical Education (M.S., Ph.D.)
• Chemical Instrumentation (Ph.D.)
• Forensic Chemistry (M.S., Ph.D.)
• Industrial Chemistry (Ph.D.)
• Materials Chemistry (Ph.D.)

Program Duration

• Median time to earn the doctorate: 5.3 years
• Median time to earn the master’s: 2.2 years

Learning Goals

• Have an understanding of the literature in your discipline
• Identify problems relevant to the sub-field of chemistry
• Learn to gather, organize, analyze, and report data
• Develop the skills to test hypotheses and solve research problems
• Communicate research effectively, in both written and oral forms

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements

• 4-year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• Academic Records/Transcripts
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (program may alter requirement)
• Proof of English Proficiency

Program Specific Requirements

• English proficiency scores are required for international applicants
• Program does not require GRE or GMAT
• Program will not review without TOEFL or IELTS

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines

• International deadline: January 15
• Domestic deadline: February 1
• No spring admission is offered

International Requirements

• Financial Statement: Application
• English Proficiency Minimum:
  • TOEFL Paper (PBT): 573
  • TOEFL Internet (iBT): 89
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 60
  • Duolingo: 115

Related Programs

• Biochemistry
• Computer Science
• Biomedical Sciences

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