PhD in Chemistry - Analytical Chemistry in Madison United States | University of Wisconsin-Madison

Measurement serves as the cornerstone of scientific investigation. Our department's analytical chemists pioneer innovative measurement techniques across various disciplines, from healthcare to environmental studies. The U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks our Analytical Science program within the nation's top three.

Given how contemporary analytical chemistry influences numerous scientific domains, our program thrives within UW-Madison's highly collaborative atmosphere. The university stands out by providing not just an elite Analytical Chemistry program, but also top-ranked biological science and engineering departments, complemented by a renowned medical school. This enables us to create measurement solutions addressing forefront chemical, biological, and environmental challenges—many with health-related applications—through campus-wide partnerships.

Students in our program regularly utilize and frequently advance techniques involving diverse chemical instrumentation, such as: separation methods, electrochemistry, photochemistry, mass spectrometry, nanomaterials, and spectroscopic analysis. Whether designing groundbreaking field instruments or uncovering new biological insights about pathogens like COVID-19, our graduates emerge as leaders in both academic and industrial settings.