Berkeley,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Chemistry - Synthetic Chemistry in Berkeley United States | University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
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Berkeley United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Chemistry PhD program cultivates students' capacity for innovative scientific investigation. As such, each candidate's primary academic focus revolves around their individual research endeavor. To promote independent scholarly exploration, formal coursework is intentionally limited and tailored by advisors to align with each student's specialized research area.
The doctoral curriculum offers these specialized tracks, each with distinct degree prerequisites:
Physical Chemistry: This concentration spans experimental physical, analytical, nuclear, biophysical, and theoretical chemistry studies.
Synthetic Chemistry: This track focuses on creating organic/inorganic compounds, developing synthetic methodologies, and analyzing their properties and applications.
Chemical Biology: This program bridges chemistry and biology, encompassing everything from bioactive compound synthesis to living system analysis.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The GRE General test is required. There is no minimum score, and the requirement cannot be waived. The Chemistry Subject GRE is optional, but highly recommended. Upload PDF files of all college level transcripts, with the application for initial departmental review. These must include your name and the name of the institution. Three (3) letters of recommendation are required. These should be from faculty you have worked with closely or supervisors from industry-related work experience. The minimum grade point average required for admission is 3.0. If the applicant comes from a country or political entity (e.g., Quebec) where English is not the official language, adequate proficiency in English to do graduate work, as evidenced by a TOEFL score of at least 90 on the iBT test, 570 on the paper-and-pencil test, or an IELTS Band score of at least 7 on a 9-point scale (note that individual programs may set higher levels for any of these), and Sufficient undergraduate training to do graduate work in the given field. A bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution
Tuition
USD
27,366