Overview

A modest amount of graded coursework ensures a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of the chosen field, as well as breadth of knowledge in the chemical sciences.

Features

The median time to complete all requirements for the Ph.D. is about five years. Chemistry students at University of Washington are required to pass oral examinations in their area of specialization.

There are no pre-entrance or qualifying exams.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

During autumn quarter, the department organizes 2-3 informal poster sessions for incoming first-year students where Chemistry faculty and research group members discuss their current and future research projects.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

Chemistry View 153 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.

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General requirements

Applicants must complete the UW Graduate School online application form.

Educational background should be equivalent to that of an undergraduate major in one of the natural sciences or engineering.

One unofficial transcript from each college and/or university attended for credit (uploaded via the online application website). NOTE: Students who accept admission must submit official transcripts, which will be compared to unofficial transcripts submitted during the application process.

Three letters of recommendation, coordinated through and uploaded by writers to the online application website. Hard copy letters are discouraged; if your recommender prefers to send a paper copy then s/he should include the recommendation cover form with the letter of recommendation.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

33171 USD / year

≈ 33171 USD / year
Out-of-State

33171 USD / year

≈ 33171 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19011 USD / year

≈ 19011 USD / year

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

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

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