Overview

The Chemistry program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas is primarily a research-based program that includes sufficient advanced course work to provide a strong background from which students may pursue forefront research, under the direct guidance of a faculty member, in their chosen areas of interest.

Career Possibilities

A Ph.D. degree, the terminal degree in the field of chemistry, provides a wide variety of career opportunities performing forefront research in areas as diverse as chemistry, materials research, renewable energy studies, the petroleum industry, the food industry, pharmaceuticals, and environmental studies, as well as many others. Furthermore, a Ph.D. degree is generally required to obtain a university faculty position to help educate the next generation of scientists.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Aquatic Chemistry

Environmental Organic Chemistry

Advanced Organic Chemistry

Advanced Physical Chemistry

Polymer Chemistry

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Las Vegas, United States

Disciplines

Chemistry View 157 other PhDs in Chemistry in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The applicant is required to submit a completed Graduate College application, application fee and official transcripts to the Graduate College with copies submitted to the department.

Admission to the Ph.D. degree program in Chemistry requires a B.S. degree or a M.S. degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, or a related discipline.

A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00, on a 4.0 scale, for all undergraduate or graduate work is required for admission to the program.

In addition, the Graduate College application and official transcripts, the Department of Chemistry requires a statement of interest from the applicant. A letter of application should state interests and goals for graduate study. This is a 1-2 page essay describing the applicant's reasons for considering graduate study, goals after completion of the graduate degree, and the applicant's specific areas of interest.

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Tuition Fee

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International

25985 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25985 USD per year
National

25695 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25695 USD per year
In-State

7553 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7553 USD per year

Living costs for Las Vegas

880 - 1430 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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