PhD in Chemistry in El Paso United States | University of Texas at El Paso

University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 16,572
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

This program prepares professional chemists for careers in teaching and research. Students conduct research in human disease and diagnostics, energy, environment and water. Graduates are positioned competitively for jobs in academic, industrial and public settings through an education that is complemented by modern research facilities and collaboration with local industry. The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department offers the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Chemistry, which consists of 72 credit hours beyond the bachelor's level (or at least 42 hours beyond the master's level). The program provides opportunities for education and research in areas consistent with the strengths of department faculty and established research initiatives. The program is designed to prepare professional chemists for careers in teaching and research in academic, industrial, and public-sector settings. It contributes to meeting an anticipated need for PhD trained chemists, particularly Hispanics, in industry and in academia.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Admissions recommendations will be based upon review of an applicant's academic record and other relevant performance indicators, set out in the following list.

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or in a related science discipline from an accredited institution in the United States or proof of equivalent education in a foreign institution.
Official transcripts of all previous academic work.
Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
Three letters of recommendation from individuals who are qualified to assess the applicant's potential for doctoral work.
A personal statement setting out the applicant's reasons for wishing to pursue a PhD in Chemistry at UTEP and future career plans.
Curriculum vitae.

If you did not attend high school in the United States and your most recent institution of learning was not located in an English-speaking country, UTEP requires you to provide evidence of English-language proficiency. Minimum score 550 on the paper-based (pBT) TOEFL. Some programs require 600 or better. Minimum score of 79 on the internet-based test (iBT), and minimum of 6.5 on IELTS.

Tuition USD 16,572

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