Riverside,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Chemistry in Riverside United States | University of California, Riverside
University of California, Riverside
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Riverside United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,864
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
All Ph.D. candidates maintaining satisfactory academic progress receive complete financial support throughout their education. UCR's doctoral program aims to equip students with the theoretical foundation, hands-on research training, and career preparation needed to become accomplished, self-sufficient researchers. The curriculum focuses on building a strong chemical knowledge base that enables advanced analytical thinking and innovative problem-solving abilities. Since the Ph.D. is fundamentally a research-focused degree, selecting a research specialization and faculty mentor constitutes a primary objective during the initial graduate year. UCR offers diverse chemical research fields, and students are advised to explore multiple options before committing to an advisor. The program actively promotes cross-disciplinary studies and collaborative research initiatives. Prospective students may directly reach out to faculty members to learn about laboratory opportunities - contact details are available in the Faculty Profiles section. First-year students should ideally finalize their research group selection by January.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited institution. The degree must represent the completion of a program equivalent in subject matter and scholarship to that offered by the University of California.
A minimum of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or B-equivalent (if GPA is not on a 4.0 scale). We recommend that you check with the graduate program as they may have a higher standard for their GPA requirements. If your GPA is below this, follow up with the graduate program you are interested. Applications are reviewed in their entirety and the program can look at your other components and advise you on potential admission.
All applications are initially reviewed by the graduate program before a recommendation is submitted to the Graduate Division for final approval.
We require transcripts with final grades or most recent grades (if degree is in progress) from all college-level institutions you have attended. We also require proof of any degree awarded to you. Confirmation of your degree can be a degree posting on a transcript or a copy of your degree certificate. If you have attended an institution located outside of the US.
IELTS - minimum acceptable overall score is 7 with no score less than 6 on any individual component. TOEFL - minimum acceptable scores are: 550 for the revised TOEFL paper-delivered test and 80 for the TOEFL iBT.
A minimum of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or B-equivalent (if GPA is not on a 4.0 scale). We recommend that you check with the graduate program as they may have a higher standard for their GPA requirements. If your GPA is below this, follow up with the graduate program you are interested. Applications are reviewed in their entirety and the program can look at your other components and advise you on potential admission.
All applications are initially reviewed by the graduate program before a recommendation is submitted to the Graduate Division for final approval.
We require transcripts with final grades or most recent grades (if degree is in progress) from all college-level institutions you have attended. We also require proof of any degree awarded to you. Confirmation of your degree can be a degree posting on a transcript or a copy of your degree certificate. If you have attended an institution located outside of the US.
IELTS - minimum acceptable overall score is 7 with no score less than 6 on any individual component. TOEFL - minimum acceptable scores are: 550 for the revised TOEFL paper-delivered test and 80 for the TOEFL iBT.
Tuition
USD
27,864