PhD in Chemistry

Application review will proceed on a rolling basis until January 15.

Language

English

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TOEFL® iBT — 90. TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.

IELTS — 7. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).

Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Chemistry

Overview

Features

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh has outstanding research and placement resources, coupled with its commitment to being one of the finest and most productive universities in the world, uniquely positions our department to help you meet your objectives on your graduate-studies path.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Electroanalytical Chemistry
• Chemical Separations
• Analytical Spectroscopy
• Biological Chemistry
• Chemical Symmetry
• Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry
• Advanced Organic
• Quantum Mechanics and Kinetics
• Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GRE® — Required. The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test — 130. The Duolingo English Test is a convenient, fast, and affordable English proficiency test trusted by top universities around the world. Take it online in just one hour—anywhere, any time. Scores are reported out of 160 in 5 point increments.

TOEFL® iBT — 90. TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.

IELTS — 7. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).

Other requirements

General requirements

• Completed application form
• Personal statement
• Transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation
• International students: evidence of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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

• International (Non-residents): 67,348 AUD / year (≈ 47,378 USD / year)
• Out-of-State: 67,348 AUD / year (≈ 47,378 USD / year)
• Domestic (In-State): 38,205 AUD / year (≈ 26,876 USD / year)

Living costs

Pittsburgh, United States

1,632-2,763 AUD / month

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

Funding

Scholarships

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Chemistry.