Overview

The faculty of the Chemistry programme at Colorado School of Mines provides professionals the top-notch education and training for the varied career opportunities afforded by this central scientific discipline. The entire academic community works hard to ensure that our graduate students are fully prepared for advanced careers in chemistry, such as working as a chemist, pharmacologist, chemical engineer and more.

Careers and opportunities

Analytical chemistry at EPA or FDA

Synthetic chemistry at pharmaceutical research laboratories

Materials chemistry in renewable energy space (such as batteries and solar cells)

Scientist at national laboratories

Science and technology teacher

Tenure-track professor, teaching faculty or research faculty at primary undergraduate institution or research university

Tenure-track professor, teaching faculty or research faculty at research university

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Advanced Organic Chemistry

Advanced Analytical Chemistry

Analytical Spectroscopy

Biological Inorganic Chemistry

Chemical Separations

Applied Radiochemistry

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 SCH

The total hours of course work required for the PhD degree is determined on an individual basis by the student's thesis committee.

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemistry View 156 other PhDs in Chemistry in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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

Bachelor’s degree: Required

GRE: Not Required

Letters of Recommendation: Required – three letters

Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required

Statement of Purpose: Required

Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).

For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement.

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Tuition Fee

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International

42840 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42840 USD per year
National

42840 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42840 USD per year
In-State

19116 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19116 USD per year

Living costs for Golden

950 - 1350 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Credits

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Golden

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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