Brookings,
SD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Chemistry in Brookings United States | South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University
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Brookings United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
11,212
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The chemistry faculty's research initiatives at the department span several key themes: environmental chemistry, sustainable chemistry, chemical sensor innovation, organic synthesis, materials science, natural product chemistry, and chemical pedagogy. These interdisciplinary domains allow students to pursue research across chemistry's core branches—analytical, biochemical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. Ongoing departmental research explores analytical techniques, pharmaceutical development, light-responsive polymer synthesis, materials science and molecular self-assembly, separation science, membrane chemistry, environmental monitoring, sustainable processes, climate chemistry, photophysical studies, natural compound synthesis, biophysical investigations, computational modeling, and solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance.
To complete a Ph.D., candidates must accumulate 90 credits (60 for those entering with a master's degree). This includes at least 24 credits from coursework, with the remainder dedicated to dissertation research. Students must complete four foundational chemistry courses (listed below) and three seminar credits. The remaining coursework credits come from electives, with sample options provided below.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A minimum GPA of 3.0 to receive unconditional admission.
A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the US prior to enrollment at SDSU.
If you are completing your bachelors degree at the time of application you may submit an incomplete evaluation If you are accepted a complete transcript and or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
Official US transcripts where a degree is earned or will be earned and official US transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
GRE: General and subject score are recommended but not required
TOEFL - 71 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials - 7.5
IELTS - 6.0
A one to twopage personal statement which includes a description of undergraduate research work experience or other factors demonstrating a propensity toward graduate studies The personal statement should also include a statement of the applicants career goals The applicant may upload this statement while completing the Graduate Schools online application
Two letters of recommendation preferably at least one from faculty at the applicants undergraduate institution Letters should come from faculty who are directly familiar with the applicants academic work They must address the applicants scholarly potential and may also speak to the applicants potential for graduate studies in the discipline Letters should come directly from the recommenders who may submit their letters electronically along with the personal recommendation form provided by the Graduate School The Graduate School will email recommend
A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the US prior to enrollment at SDSU.
If you are completing your bachelors degree at the time of application you may submit an incomplete evaluation If you are accepted a complete transcript and or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
Official US transcripts where a degree is earned or will be earned and official US transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
GRE: General and subject score are recommended but not required
TOEFL - 71 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials - 7.5
IELTS - 6.0
A one to twopage personal statement which includes a description of undergraduate research work experience or other factors demonstrating a propensity toward graduate studies The personal statement should also include a statement of the applicants career goals The applicant may upload this statement while completing the Graduate Schools online application
Two letters of recommendation preferably at least one from faculty at the applicants undergraduate institution Letters should come from faculty who are directly familiar with the applicants academic work They must address the applicants scholarly potential and may also speak to the applicants potential for graduate studies in the discipline Letters should come directly from the recommenders who may submit their letters electronically along with the personal recommendation form provided by the Graduate School The Graduate School will email recommend
Tuition
USD
11,212