Overview

Students at the University of Texas El Paso conduct research in human disease and diagnostics, energy, environment and water. Graduates are positioned competitively for jobs in academic, industrial and public settings through an education that is complemented by modern research facilities and collaboration with local industry.

Career Opportunities

A doctoral degree in Chemistry opens a wide range of career options in industry, academia, government, nonprofit and entrepreneurship. Find opportunities with government agencies or law enforcement crime laboratories.

Researcher
Product developer
Hazardous waste manager
Professor
Toxicologist
Forensic chemist
Epidemiologist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Advanced Biochemistry
Advanced Physical Chemistry
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Advanced Organic Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-05 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-11 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

El Paso, United States

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or in a related science discipline from an accredited institution in the United States or proof of equivalent education in a foreign institution.
Official transcripts of all previous academic work.
Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
Three letters of recommendation from individuals who are qualified to assess the applicant’s potential for doctoral work.
A personal statement setting out the applicant’s reasons for wishing to pursue a PhD in Chemistry at UTEP and future career plans.
Curriculum vitae.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

9171 USD / year

≈ 9171 USD / year
Out-of-State

9171 USD / year

≈ 9171 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4473 USD / year

≈ 4473 USD / year

Living costs

El Paso

United States

888 - 1646 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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Scholarships Information

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