Key information
Duration
- Full-time — 120 months
- Students enrolled in a doctoral program have ten years from the first term of enrollment in which to complete the degree.
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before January 2027
Language
English
Credits
30 SCH
The doctoral degree requires a minimum of 60 graduate credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree or a minimum of 30 graduate hours beyond the Master's degree.
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Columbia, United States
Disciplines
Chemistry
Overview
About the program
Our Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of South Carolina isn't just one of the best in the Southeast, it's one of the strongest in the country.
We have world-class research programs in analytical, biochemistry and molecular biology, environmental, inorganic, organic, physical and theoretical, and polymer chemistry, with many highly successful interdisciplinary collaborations.
Programme Structure
Areas of Concentration:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biological Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GRE: Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 53
- IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or international equivalent)
Required Documents:
- Official Transcripts
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Official GRE Scores: The general portion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for admission but is welcomed as supporting information and for additional award opportunities
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 42,304 AUD / year (≈ 29,760 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 42,304 AUD / year (≈ 29,760 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 19,523 AUD / year (≈ 13,734 USD / year)
Living costs
Columbia, United States: 1,420–2,144 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.