PhD in Chemistry in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University

The Chemistry Department's graduate program provides an exceptional learning environment. Our curriculum gives doctoral candidates significant freedom to tailor their PhD journey according to individual aspirations and research interests. We've designed a doctoral program that eliminates traditional divisions between chemistry's subdisciplines (analytical, biological, environmental, inorganic, materials, organic, physical, and theoretical), creating fertile ground for interdisciplinary collaboration. Graduate scholars thrive in their dissertation work, cultivate their scientific curiosity and skills, and make meaningful contributions to the scientific world.
The program actively promotes enrollment in diverse intermediate and advanced Chemistry courses, including specialized subjects taught by faculty currently researching those fields. Students may also select courses from complementary disciplines like physics, mathematics, biochemistry, biophysics, polymer science, materials science, and computer science.