PhD in Chemistry in Dekalb United States | Northern Illinois University

NIU's chemistry Ph.D. program emphasizes emerging technologies, creative approaches, and conducting state-of-the-art research. Doctoral candidates benefit from extensive faculty interaction while developing customized specializations that blend interdisciplinary and conventional chemistry, ensuring a distinctive and fulfilling academic journey. Applicants for the chemistry doctorate can pursue specialized studies and investigations across analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, or physical chemistry, as well as interdisciplinary nanotechnology. Ideal candidates should hold an undergraduate degree in life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, or engineering, with prerequisite coursework including one year each of physics, general chemistry, and physical chemistry, plus mathematics requirements of either three calculus semesters or two calculus semesters plus differential equations.