PhD in Chemistry in Philadelphia United States | Drexel University

Drexel University | Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 25,614
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months

To earn a doctorate in chemistry, candidates must show comprehensive knowledge across chemical disciplines while making meaningful contributions to scientific progress within their specialized research field. The chemistry PhD program mandates completing coursework, passing qualifying exams, taking a chemical literature or technical writing course, and producing a dissertation worthy of publication.

PhD candidates in chemistry can explore diverse research domains such as applying digital electronic techniques for analyzing air and water contaminants, investigating biological molecules, examining toxic substances and cancer-causing agents, creating and analyzing compounds with pharmaceutical and commercial applications, developing macromolecule analysis techniques, and studying short-lived molecular species through laser spectroscopy.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.5

Qualification Requirements

Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all of the colleges and universities that you have attended Please note that transcripts are required regardless of number of credits taken or if the credits were transferred to another school An admission decision may be delayed if you do not send transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended

Transcripts must show coursebycourse grades and degree conferrals If your school does not notate degree conferrals on the official transcripts you must provide copies of any graduate or degree certificates

Standardized Test Scores
GRE scores are not required for applicants seeking admission to the graduate program

TOEFL scores are required for international applicants or applicants who earned a degree outside the US minimum scores 100 or 600 or 250 Scores will be reviewed based on section scores and total scores IELTS scores may be submitted in lieu of TOEFL scores minimum Overall Band Score 7.5

Essay
Please write approximately 500 words describing the research advisors whom you envision working with how your interests experience and training align with their research your reasons for pursuing a degree from Drexel your short-term and long-term career plans and how a degree from Drexel will enable you to pursue these goals successfully
Resume
Upload your resume as part of your admission application or through the Discover Drexel Portal after you submit your application

Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation are required

Although requirements vary by program regular admission typically requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 B for undergraduate work The average for any graduate work must be at least 3.0 Applicants for post-master's status must show potential for further study by having maintained at least a 3.0 average in their masters-level studies Individual departmental requirements may exceed these minimums.

Tuition USD 25,614
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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