Atlanta,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Chemistry in Atlanta United States | Georgia State University
Georgia State University
|
Atlanta United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
22,662
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
54 months
The Chemistry Department provides research initiatives across all five core chemistry disciplines, with bioinformatics integrated into each specialization:
Analytical Chemistry
Biochemistry
Biophysical Chemistry
Chemical Education
Geological Sciences
Organic/Medicinal Chemistry
Nutritional Sciences
Students can pursue interdisciplinary research combining chemistry and biology, mentored by our accomplished faculty members who include renowned scholars. Our mission is to provide exceptional graduate-level education that equips students for successful careers in academic institutions, industrial settings, and public sector roles. The graduate program primarily focuses on developing skilled scientific professionals.
The Chemistry Department grants a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry, with specialization options in biochemistry, organic/medicinal chemistry, biophysical/computational chemistry, and analytical chemistry. Collaborative Ph.D. programs are also available in geochemistry (with Geosciences) and nutritional sciences (with Nutrition).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
In addition to the online graduate application, the program has the following requirements:
A baccalaureate degree in Chemistry or a related field from an accredited college or university
Undergraduate academic transcript.
Written responses to five short-essay prompts that appear in the application.
At least three letters of recommendation from people familiar with the student's work and background.
Non-native speakers of English are required to demonstrate English proficiency. This requirement can be met in one of the following ways:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL, including the special home edition) with a total score of 80 or above.
International Language Testing System (IELTS) with a score of 6.5 per category and 6.5 overall.
Completion of a University System of Georgia approved ESL program (case-by-case basis).
Documentation that the baccalaureate or a prior graduate degree was obtained in an institution where the primary language of instruction is English and is located in one of the following English-speaking countries. GSU reviews applications holistically and consider several aspects of the application before making admit/reject admissions. Therefore, there is no official cutoff for the GPA score requirement. However, most applicants admitted to the graduate program at GSU have a CGPA above 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent.
A baccalaureate degree in Chemistry or a related field from an accredited college or university
Undergraduate academic transcript.
Written responses to five short-essay prompts that appear in the application.
At least three letters of recommendation from people familiar with the student's work and background.
Non-native speakers of English are required to demonstrate English proficiency. This requirement can be met in one of the following ways:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL, including the special home edition) with a total score of 80 or above.
International Language Testing System (IELTS) with a score of 6.5 per category and 6.5 overall.
Completion of a University System of Georgia approved ESL program (case-by-case basis).
Documentation that the baccalaureate or a prior graduate degree was obtained in an institution where the primary language of instruction is English and is located in one of the following English-speaking countries. GSU reviews applications holistically and consider several aspects of the application before making admit/reject admissions. Therefore, there is no official cutoff for the GPA score requirement. However, most applicants admitted to the graduate program at GSU have a CGPA above 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent.
Tuition
USD
22,662