Denver,
CO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Chemistry - Complex Chemical Reactions in Denver United States | University of Denver
University of Denver
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Denver United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,024
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The University of Denver's chemistry PhD program prepares students for careers in scientific research through advanced training. This program develops researchers who can independently conduct high-caliber investigations, combining challenging coursework with a dissertation suitable for publication. Graduates pursue opportunities in academia, industry, or interdisciplinary fields blending science with policy, business, and legal professions when combined with additional training.
Chemistry PhD candidates receive guidance from advisory committees that track their progress and provide research direction. Our intimate graduate program fosters strong student-faculty relationships and peer collaboration while allowing personalized study plans aligned with individual career goals.
The Cowen research team specializes in creating innovative synthetic methods—developing novel chemical reactions to produce functional organic molecules. By facilitating precise molecular interactions, this work enables the assembly of more complex compounds, potentially yielding valuable pharmaceuticals or advanced materials.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelors degree All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution
Grade point average The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits approximately two years of work for the baccalaureate degree An earned masters degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution supersedes the minimum standards for the baccalaureate For applicants with graduate coursework but who have not earned a masters degree or higher the GPA from the graduate work may be used to meet the requirement The minimum GPA is a cumulative 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework undertaken
Program GPA requirement The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for this program is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Applicants must earn and submit proof of earning the equivalent of a baccalaureate degree in chemistry biochemistry or a related field from a regionally accredited institution prior to beginning graduate coursework at DU
Minimum TOEFL Score Internet-based test 80
Minimum IELTS Score 6.5
Minimum C1 Advanced Score 176
Grade point average The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits approximately two years of work for the baccalaureate degree An earned masters degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution supersedes the minimum standards for the baccalaureate For applicants with graduate coursework but who have not earned a masters degree or higher the GPA from the graduate work may be used to meet the requirement The minimum GPA is a cumulative 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework undertaken
Program GPA requirement The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for this program is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Applicants must earn and submit proof of earning the equivalent of a baccalaureate degree in chemistry biochemistry or a related field from a regionally accredited institution prior to beginning graduate coursework at DU
Minimum TOEFL Score Internet-based test 80
Minimum IELTS Score 6.5
Minimum C1 Advanced Score 176
Tuition
USD
30,024