Overview
Because of its fundamental nature, chemists can address challenges in a number of areas, solving problems that impact our daily lives, from food production to energy storage and more.
Chemistry students at the University of Tennessee Knoxville benefit from nationally and internationally recognized faculty, state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, and an innovative research program exploring both traditional and emerging research areas.
About the program
The UT Department of Chemistry grants PhD degrees in analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, and polymer chemistry. PhD students may also specialize in theoretical chemistry or pursue a degree in chemical physics.
Our graduate students receive one of the highest compensation packages in the southeast, and benefit from cutting-edge facilities and faculty collaborations with research groups and labs across the globe.
Programme Structure
Areas of study include:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Polymer Chemistry
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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- Domestic applicants may apply up to two weeks prior to the beginning of the desired term of entry
Language
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Credits
- 52 graduate credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree
- 31 graduate credit hours beyond the master’s degree
Delivered
Disciplines
Chemistry View 132 other PhDs in Chemistry in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The completed online Graduate Application for Admission
- A non-refundable application fee
- One unofficial transcript from all colleges and universities attended submitted on-line at the time of application to the Graduate School
- The submission of official transcripts and degree certificates
- Departmental application
- Reference letters or rating forms
Tuition Fee
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International
6268 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1011 USD per credit during 60 months. -
National
6268 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1011 USD per credit during 60 months. -
In-State
4656 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 751 USD per credit during 60 months.
Living costs for Knoxville
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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