Overview
About the program
The Chemistry program at the University of Pennsylvania provides students with the necessary theoretical background and hands-on training to become independent and highly successful scientists.
Graduate students achieve mastery of advanced chemistry topics through courses in different subdisciplines. Broad exposure to current research also occurs via four weekly departmental seminar programs and many interdisciplinary, university-wide lecture series.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- bioinorganic chemistry
- bioorganic chemistry
- chemical biology
- laser chemistry
- health related chemistry
- structural and dynamical studies of biological systems
- X-ray scattering/diffraction
- NMR spectroscopy
- applications of computing and computer graphics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Chemistry View 132 other PhDs in Chemistry in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
In addition to the completed online application, all applicants must submit the following:
- GRE scores are not required, but they are strongly recommended if you are applying to the physical chemistry division (and especially the theory division)
- Uploaded unofficial transcripts from all Universities and Colleges attended
- 3-5 letters of recommendation
- A writing sample is not required however you may use this portion of the application to upload any optional written materials
- A CV/resume
- Applicants whose native language is not English must submit the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- Personal Statement
Tuition Fee
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International
41544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 60 months. -
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41544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
41544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 60 months.
Some programs offer full funding, covering tuition for 4-5 years and providing a $38,000 stipend.
Living costs for Philadelphia
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