Tufts University

Chemistry PhD

Closes: Oct 31, 2026

Key Information

Duration: Full-time, 36 months
Start date: January 2027 (Apply before Oct 2026)
Start date: September 2027 (Apply before Dec 2026)
Language: English
Delivered: On Campus
Campus Location: Medford, United States
Discipline: Chemistry

Overview

In addition to valuable professional skills training and experience in teaching, all graduates of the Chemistry PhD program have led one or more independent research projects while being mentored by faculty at the top of their fields.

You will learn how to find, understand, and critically evaluate primary literature, and you will learn how to write, display, and communicate chemical science information for both nonscientific and expert audiences. You'll also learn about other important aspects of research including matters of safety, ethics, integrity, diversity, and inclusion.

Careers

Graduates of the Chemistry PhD program at Tufts University are well-trained for research careers and have gone on to a wide range of careers in research, as well as careers in healthcare, science-related policy and nonprofit organizations, and science-related business.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Instrumental Analysis
Advanced Analytical Methods
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Chemistry of Transition Elements
Physical Organic Chemistry
Statistical Thermodynamics
Chemical Kinetics and Dynamics
Quantum Mechanics

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

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

English Requirements

Duolingo English Test: 110
TOEFL iBT: 90
IELTS: 6.5

Other Requirements

General requirements:

Application fee
Resume/CV
Personal statement
Official TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test scores, if applicable
Transcripts
Three letters of recommendation

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

International: 14,570 AUD / year (≈ 10,148 USD / year)
Out-of-State: 14,570 AUD / year (≈ 10,148 USD / year)
Domestic / In-State: 14,570 AUD / year (≈ 10,148 USD / year)

The tuition for PhD students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is fully covered by Tufts tuition scholarships.

Living Costs

Medford, United States: 2,093-4,335 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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