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Ph.d. (doctoral) program.

Goals and Objectives

The Ph.D. program in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The University of Toledo is a medium-sized program (currently 20 graduate faculty and approximately 75 graduate students) with research strengths in the areas of synthetic chemistry, biochemistry, bioanalytical chemistry and materials chemistry. Our program features small to medium-sized research groups (3 to 6 graduate students per group) with extensive interactions between research directors and students in an environment that stresses grant-supported research carried out with modern instrumentation. Our department is well equipped with major NMR, MS, SEM, and EPR instrumentation, and IR and Raman spectrometers, as well as with smaller spectroscopic, chromatographic, preparative, and analytical equipment and computers necessary for research in chemistry and biochemistry. In addition, UToledo is the home of the Ohio Crystallography Consortium with an internationally recognized program of small molecule and macromolecular crystallographic research based on three single crystal diffractometers and one powder machine.

Current research areas are in:

• synthetic chemistry includes synthetic methods development, synthesis of potential new drugs and vaccines, chemical biology, and green synthetic chemistry.
• biochemistry includes drug discovery, DNA replication, protein insertion into cellular membranes, circadian rhythms, mechanistic enzymology, protein chemistry, and biomolecular modeling.
• X-ray crystallography spans the chemical sciences from materials chemistry to biological chemistry with studies of energetic materials, metal complexes, proteins, enzyme-substrate complexes and protein-nucleic acid replication proteins
• materials chemistry includes synthesis of thin films and porous materials as well as the development sensors and extraction materials for analytical applications, and applications of thermal analysis and crystal engineering.

Our department's objectives in our research program are to strengthen established research foci in synthetic and biological chemistry as well as materials by addition of new faculty, continued acquisition of state-of-the-art research equipment, growth of the department's annual external grant budget, and an increase in faculty and graduate student publication rates.

Admission requirements for the program are a bachelor's degree in chemistry or biochemistry from an accredited college or university with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4 point scale. Included among these indicators are strong grades in upper-level chemistry or biochemistry courses, and experience in academic or industrial research. Applicants are not required to have taken a curriculum accredited by the American Chemical Society, but their training in chemistry, physics and mathematics should be equivalent to that in an accredited curriculum.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The doctoral program is designed to ensure you have the basic foundation of knowledge and are equipped with the tools necessary to do independent research. The emphasis on research recognizes the power of original research to arouse the scientific curiosity of the student, to develop and stimulate creativity and to encourage further discovery through independent study.

The doctoral program is divided into three stages for the typical student.

• Stage 1 - includes correcting deficiencies as well as establishing through a set of prescribed courses the foundation for further training, a research director is chosen.
• Stage 2 - the student pursues research toward the dissertation, undertakes comprehensive examinations, and prepares the required original research proposals.
• Stage 3 - after meeting the comprehensive examination requirements the student is admitted to candidacy where the student focuses efforts on research and completion of the doctoral dissertation.

Departmental degree requirements are listed in the following section. Further details about examinations and admission to candidacy may be obtained from the department.

REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy degree are required to meet the requirements of the University, the College of  Graduate Studies, and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics as stated in the "Requirements" section of the UToledo Graduate Catalog.

In addition, the following departmental requirements must be met:

• Plan of Study approved by research committee, which includes six (6) 8000-level courses as part of the plan of study
• Registration for Chemistry Colloquium is required each term.
• Registration for Research Seminar is required each term.
• Complete two semesters in supervised half-time teaching satisfactorily.
• After admission to candidacy, each student is required to spend, consecutively, a minimum of two semesters and a summer term (i.e., one year) in full-time study at the University of Toledo.
• All dissertation research must be carried out in laboratories of the University of Toledo.

graduate placement and impact

The Ph.D. program of the department serves the needs of Ohio in a number of ways. Many graduates are employed in the chemical, pharmaceutical and consumer products industries of the state, and other graduates are employed as faculty members at colleges and universities within the state, approximately 15-20% of graduates remaining in the state to pursue careers. The research carried out in the department has a direct impact on Ohio's economy. For example, research on thin films is being translated into new products in the glass industry and in the nascent solar energy industry. Hormone and replication protein structural studies are directed toward understanding breast cancer. The Instrumentation Center provides advanced analytical services to Ohio industries.

The department prepares Ph.D. recipients for careers in the industrial, academic, or government sectors. About 70% of our Ph.D. graduates are engaged in industrial careers, and about 20% are in academic careers as tenured or tenure-track faculty members at colleges and universities across the U.S. and around the world. The remaining 10% are in a variety of positions including government service, postdoctoral positions, as self-employed consultants, and other positions. Historically about 30% of our graduates pursue a postdoctoral position as their initial placement after completing their degree. The department recognizes that these positions are necessary for some career choices and desirable in many cases for the broadened training that results.

Graduate Placement

•  Industrial careers into positions with leading chemical and pharmaceutical companies
• Academic careers in four-year primarily undergraduate institutes as well as universities offering M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in chemistry and biochemistry.
• For those students who choose a postdoctoral research position, our objective is to place these students in highly competitive laboratories at the leading academic or industrial research centers in the U.S. and abroad.

The Ph.D. program in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, along with all other departmental degree programs, is reviewed regularly as part of the University's process of program review.

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The certificate program is geared towards preparing the student for work in most sections of the forensic laboratory, including trace, drugs, arson, and toxicology. Recently, there has been a significant increase in interest in the forensic science profession. While not all of the portrayals of forensic scientists on television accurately show the actual work of the forensic scientists, a lot of interest was generated among the public, providing us with a great opportunity to attract more students into chemistry.

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The Master of Science degree in chemistry is designed for both full-time and part-time students. It provides advanced training for those who wish to further their careers in industry, laboratory medicine, or teaching, as well as students who feel the need for more study before pursuing a Ph.D. or MD. The MS program in chemistry offers both thesis and non-thesis options

The Ph.D. program in Clinical/Bioanalytical Chemistry Program jointly offered with the Cleveland Clinic

The Ph.D. program in Clinical/Bioanalytical Chemistry is offered jointly by Cleveland State University and the Lerner Research Institute of The Cleveland Clinic. The program is also affiliated with the Rammelkamp Center for Education and Research of the MetroHealth Medical Center of Cleveland.

This unique program attracts students from all over the world. Clinical/Bioanalytical Chemistry applies the knowledge of chemistry and, in particular, chemical analysis to the study of the origins and diagnoses of diseases. Graduates of this Ph.D. program are employed in many clinical- bioanalytical settings. They become directors of clinical laboratories and research scientists in biomedical and biotechnology fields, in invitro diagnostics, in reference and analytical laboratories, in academic institutions, and in many other settings.

This world-renowned Ph.D. program was established in 1973 and has granted doctoral degrees to over 100 students. Currently, 15 faculty from CSU and 305 faculty from LRI are participating in the training of 52 doctoral students.

Visit the Faculty and Research page for a list of CSU, LRI, and other adjunct faculty; plus links to their profiles and research interests.

The Ph.D. Program in Clinical Chemistry  

The doctoral program in Clinical Chemistry is a specialized track in the Clinical-Bioanalytical Chemistry Ph.D. degree program, which is a joint degree program of Cleveland State University and the Cleveland Clinic. The doctoral program track in Clinical Chemistry is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Clinical Chemistry (ComACC) and is presently the only accredited doctoral program in Clinical Chemistry, both nationally and internationally. The doctoral program in Clinical Chemistry is a dynamically integrated program merging the fields of biomedicine, clinical diagnosis and analytical chemistry. The instructional and training components are carried out by clinical chemistry, analytical chemistry and pharmaceutical science faculty in the Department of Chemistry at Cleveland State, with active involvement of clinical chemists and clinical scientists at the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, the MetroHealth System, Akron Children’s Hospital and other area medical institutions.

The mission of the doctoral program in Clinical Chemistry is to give Ph.D. graduate students intensive didactic instruction in the field of clinical laboratory science and to give them appropriate biomedical research experience in their dissertation work, in order to prepare students for one of the following paths upon graduation:

1) to obtain further practical training in the field through clinical chemistry post-doctoral fellowships, in order to prepare them for careers as directors of clinical laboratories;

2) to directly assume other scientific positions in clinical laboratories, either at medical institutions or reference laboratories;

3) to assume positions in the in-vitro diagnostics, pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries, which are increasingly seeking scientists with knowledge of clinical chemistry.

Knowledge of both clinical aspects disease and interpretation of test results, as well knowledge of analytical techniques and various aspects of quality operation in the clinical laboratory, are central to the program’s goals and mission. The curriculum rigorously covers the field of medicine, comparable to medical school, with its focus on disease diagnosis. Additionally, the program mentors students to become independent researchers, educating and mentoring the student in dissertation research projects involving cutting-edge analytical methodologies and novel clinical/biomedical research, under the direction of faculty from Cleveland State and the Cleveland Clinic. Graduates from this track receive a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Chemistry upon meeting standards of performance in the curriculum. There have been over 100 Ph.D. graduates from this program who hold significant leadership positions in clinical labs of major medical facilities, in reference laboratories, in the pharmaceutical and in-vitro diagnostics industries and in academia.

Graduate Assistantships covering tuition and a competitive stipend are available.

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Bioanalytical chemistry and the chemical analysis of biological samples are important areas in modern biological and biochemical research and in industries that either produce or test biochemicals. Examples of fields in which bioanalytical chemistry plays an essential component include clinical testing, biomedical research, food and agricultural research, drug testing and development, and biotechnology. This certificate program will meet an ongoing and growing need for professionals who have expertise and training in bioanalytical chemistry and who can readily apply the methods of this field to new areas of research, chemical or biochemical analysis, or product development as related to humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms.

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The Department of Chemistry has an international reputation for excellence in research across a broad array of disciplines, including analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, materials and physical chemistry. Graduate education at Colorado State aims to train creative and competent scientists through the pursuit of scientifically important research problems. Students are encouraged to cross disciplines and fields.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry

Areas of study.

• Analytical (biological laser spectroscopy and microscopy, chemical sensors, electrochemistry, microfabrication, nanostructured materials/polymer synthesis and characterization, photoelectrochemistry scanning probe microscopies, plasma chemistry, surface analysis)
• Chemical Biology (biopolymer engineering and evolution, biopolymer catalysis, macromolecular assembly, drug delivery, biopolymeric materials for sensing, analysis of biochemical and biophysical processes)
• Chemistry Education (metacognition, conceptual change, and ability to solve transfer problems, design and assessment of learning environments, low cost undergraduate laboratories)
• Inorganic (bioinorganic chemistry and chemical catalysis, coordination chemistry, kinetics and inorganic mechanisms, nanostructured materials chemistry, organometallic chemistry, solid-state chemistry, synthesis, theory, X-ray crystallography)
• Materials (biomaterials, electronic materials, nanomaterials, polymers, scanning probe microscopies, solid state chemistry, surface science, synthesis, thin films)
• Organic (asymmetric catalysis, bioconjugate chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, biosynthesis, reaction mechanisms, natural products chemistry, organometallic chemistry, organic synthesis)
• Physical (laser spectroscopy, liquids, molecular clusters, polymers, quantum theory of molecular electronic structure, reaction dynamics, solid-state NMR spectroscopy, statistical mechanics, ultra fast spectroscopy)
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• Check out department requirements and resources from your department’s website.
• When you’re ready to take the leap, start your application .

Requirements

Coursework, credit requirements, and more information is available in the Colorado State University general catalog . Please contact your department representative with program-related questions.

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Graduate students interested in employment positions (GTA, GRA, GSA appointments and hourly positions) should contact their advisor and their departmental graduate coordinator for the process to apply.

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• Your department may have financial aid options available and please check our financial resource section for additional opportunities.

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Chemistry, phd.

The PhD program in chemistry is designed for students who have earned a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in chemistry or related areas and who wish to earn a doctorate in chemistry. Research spans a wide range of multidisciplinary fields, with strengths in clean energy, polymers, materials, medicinal chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, and chemical biology. Our research programs draw from a strong foundation in analytical, organic, physical, and biological chemistry in a collaborative and diverse environment. Our student-focused approach to mentoring, a strong graduate student association, and faculty deeply rooted both in academics and industry provide a flexible platform for student development toward a large diversity of career paths.

Students typically take courses their first year while supported on teaching assistantships and achieve PhD candidacy in the second year. The primary emphasis of the program is on the completion of an original research project, its articulation in a well-written thesis, and its subsequent defense before the thesis committee through an open seminar followed by oral examination by the committee members.

• Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality.  Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality.  
• Certain options within the program may be  required  at certain campuses or for certain program modalities.  Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality. 

Bachelor's Degree Entrance

Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.

Three qualifying examinations Annual review Candidacy Minimum of two seminars Dissertation committee Dissertation proposal Dissertation defense

Core Requirements

Dissertation

Program Credit/GPA Requirements

32 total semester hours required Minimum 3.000 GPA required

Advanced entry into the PhD program requires a master’s degree in chemistry or a related area. Graduate courses taken during acquisition of the Master of Science degree allow completion of the PhD program with fewer course credits. Other than the course requirements, which are specified separately, see the PhD program requirements for details.

Industry Entry PhD

This program is strictly for students who already have a master’s degree in chemistry or related area and have full-time employment at a company. The company must commit to all financial responsibilities accrued in obtaining the degree and allow time for the student to work on a PhD thesis in collaborative research with a company supervisor and one of our faculty members. Graduate courses in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology are generally taught in the evenings to accommodate the fact that our students work in industry during the day.

Three qualifying examinations Annual review Candidacy Minimum of two seminars Dissertation committee Dissertation proposal D issertation defense

7 total semester hours required Minimum 3.000 GPA required

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Chemistry, PhD

The PhD in chemistry in the School of Molecular Sciences provides students with the training they need to solve molecular scale problems and to be successful independent scientists who can contribute to current challenging societal issues.

Students earning a doctorate in chemistry from the School of Molecular Sciences are trained in the foundation disciplines of analytical, organic, physical, inorganic, environmental or geological chemistry, and most also choose to join transdisciplinary research teams that work on larger, mission-based contemporary problems in areas such as:

• energy and sustainability
• frontiers of chemical measurement
• fundamental molecular science
• geologic and biospheric science
• materials and nanoscience
• medicine and health
• structure function and dynamics

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Annual research funding, research groups, admission information, how to apply.

Applications open September 1 for admission in Fall of the following year. The application deadline is January 1. Applications received prior to the deadline will receive priority consideration, but applications received after the deadline may still receive consideration, pending available space. Applicants will receive final notice of decision by March 15.

All applicants must apply through the Graduate Admissions office. All application materials must be submitted through the application or to Graduate Admissions  directly . Please do not mail any documents to the School of Molecular Sciences. 

The School of Molecular Sciences utilizes a two-part application process and both parts are required. The first part is the General Application through the ASU Graduate Admissions office. The second part is a supplemental application to the School of Molecular Sciences through SlideRoom. 

Step 1:General Application

The first step is to submit the General Application through Graduate Admission Services.

Step 2: Supplemental Application

The supplemental application can be completed immediately following submission of the General Application. You will need your Application Reference number in order to submit, but can begin the application without it. The Supplemental Application will close on the application deadline and no new applications will be allowed. Applications started by the deadline will be granted a 7-day grace period to complete the application.

Access the Supplemental Application

***GRE NOT required***

Requirements

Minimum Requirements required for admission:

• GPA of at least 3.0
• Applicants from Indian institutions (3-yr BSc) must have completed a Master's degree.
• International Applicants must satisfy university minimum requirements for English Proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE)

While all applications meeting the minimum requirements will be reviewed, competitive candidates generally meet the following benchmarks:

• Research experience and a letter of recommendation from a faculty research supervisor
• A TOEFL score of 100 with a speaking section score of 23 or better (IELTS 7/7, equivalencies for other tests will be determined as needed). Additional English requirements are required by ASU for employment as a TA for speaking section less than 26.

Application

All applicants are required to pay the application fee ($70 – domestic / $115 – international). The application fee will be refunded to all students who are accepted into and agree to join our program.

You will need the following information to complete the general application:

• Beginning/ending dates and location(s) of your academic degree(s);
• Grade point average (GPA) - Information on calculating overall, junior-senior undergraduate and graduate GPA can found on the Graduate Admission website .
• TOEFL scores (unofficial scores can be used in your initial application)
• Arizona Residency information if you are a resident in the state of Arizona (general tax and employment history)
• Submitting unofficial transcripts could expedite admission and not require submission of official transcripts in order to receive a formal offer

You will need the following information to complete the supplemental application:

• Areas of research and faculty member interest
• A brief Personal Statement that includes a narrative concerning your motivations for graduate study in chemistry or biochemistry, your long-term career goals, further information on research experience, potential ASU faculty interests and a list of all honors, awards and scholarships. It is particularly important to describe your research experience and list any publications.
• Contact information (email address) for three (3) faculty members who will write letters of recommendation for you, and can comment on your suitability for advanced scholarly work. One of these must be your current research supervisor. If you are employed full-time, only one of these letters can be from your employer. Faculty member letters are much more important than letters from employers.
• Electronic copies of your unofficial transcripts. (individual PDF file for each transcript)

Acceptance decisions may be extended on the basis of the unofficial information submitted as part of the application, although an official offer cannot be extended until the all official transcripts and test scores have been received and added to the official graduate admissions application.

Domestic students who apply by the deadline and are extended an offer of admission will be invited to visit campus during our Visitation Weekend in mid-February.

International

The School of Molecular Sciences values a diverse student population and welcomes applications from international students. The University sets  English proficiency requirements  for admission for international students whose native language is not English, or for whom the official language of the country of origin is not English. The University will also require international students employed as a teaching assistants to demonstrate additional proficiency in spoken English. The School of Molecular Sciences prefers applicants who demonstrate English proficiency beyond the University required minimums as follows:

• A TOEFL score of 100 with a speaking section score of 23 or better (additional English requirements are required for employment as a TA)
• An IELTS overall band score of 7.0 with speaking score of 7.0 or better
• Equivalencies for other exams will be determined as needed.  

The test of English proficiency must have been taken within two years of starting the program (i.e. for fall 2022 admission, the test must have been taken after August 1, 2020.) You will need to retake the test if your results are more than two years old. Official scores should be sent by the Education Testing Service (ETS) as soon as possible. When ordering a score report from ETS, use institution code 4007 (a department code is not needed). Applications will not be considered without valid evidence of English proficiency.

Applicants who satisfy one of the following criteria through attendance at a regionally accredited college or university in the US are exempt from the English proficiency admission requirements:

• Applicants who are U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents.
• Applicants who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
• Applicants who have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree or higher from an international institution that is officially recognized by that country, and the country is on the ASU English Speaking Country and Territory List.
• Applicants who have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree or higher from an international institution that is officially recognized by that country, and the country is on the ASU English Speaking Country and Territory List .
• Applicants who have completed at least nine semester hours of graduate coursework with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher at a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S or from an international institution that is officially recognized in that country and is on the ASU English Speaking Country and Territory List .
• Applicants who have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree or higher from an international institution that is officially recognized by that country, and the sole medium of instruction for the program was in English. Student should email [email protected] to request exemption and include a letter from the institution on letterhead indicating language of instruction or provide information on the institution website to verify language of instruction.
• Applicants who have completed at least 90 semester hours of undergraduate coursework with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher at a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
• Four years of high school in the U.S. with four years of English.

NOTE: Exemption can only be obtained by providing proof through submission of official documentation, i.e. official graduate transcript. The requirement will remain on your account until the verification has been completed by the Graduate Admissions office.

All international academic records must be submitted in the original language accompanied by an official English translation. Translations must be literal and complete versions of original records, and the documents must be translated by a university, a government official, or an official translation service. Students who are applying from Indian institutions must send both their Certificate and Mark Sheets.

The university sets an additional requirement for spoken English proficiency for students to be hired as Teaching Assistants. Students who do not meet the threshold for spoken English proficiency (iBT speaking score of 24/IELTS speaking band score of 7.5) are brought in early and provided assistance to prepare for and take the test of spoken English that is administered by the university.

For additional information, please visit the Graduate Admission Services page dedicated to  International Students .

All students accepted in the PhD Chemistry/Biochemistry programs are guaranteed financial support by means of a Graduate Assistant (Teaching/Research Assistant) position for five years. Students are typically appointed as Teaching Assistants for at least the first year. Research assistantships come from faculty grants and are awarded based on the availability of funds. There are some departmental, college, or university fellowships that are awarded on a competitive basis. Highly qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for a graduate fellowship from the National Science Foundation (NSF-GRFP), National Institutes of Health (NIH-F31) as well as other national fellowship programs, i.e. DOE, EPA, NASA, etc.

The standard stipend for all students on TA/RA is $12,293 per semester for fall and spring ($24,586) and full summer funding is $8,195 for TA or RA. Total annual stipend is $32,781.

Tuition and Health Insurance benefits are provided for all students with Graduate Teaching/Research Assistantship positions with at least a full-time (.50 FTE) appointment (20 hours per week). Tuition - Tuition waivers cover the full cost of tuition for resident and non-resident students with a TA/RA appointment. Information on the cost of tuition and the value of this benefit can be found in the  Academic Catalog . Health Benefits - The university covers the cost of individual health insurance premiums for all TAs and RAs with full-time appointments (.50 FTE). More information on this plan can be found at  ASU Health Services  website (Billing and Insurance > Health Coverage Options).

Additional information about the specific policies of the RA/TA position at ASU can be found in the Graduate College  TA/RA Handbook .

Students seeking to transfer from another graduate program are accepted only under exceptional circumstances. If you are currently, or have been in another graduate program in chemistry or biochemistry in the United States, you must supply three letters of recommendation from your current institution (i.e. the one that you are transferring from, or the one you previously attended). Do not have letters sent from earlier (undergraduate) institutions. Specifically, we will need a letter from your current research advisor (or prior graduate research advisor) stating explicitly why you want to transfer to ASU. Without a letter from your research advisor, we will NOT be able to review your application.

Application Fee Waiver Request

The School of Molecular Sciences has earmarked a small amount of money to provide application fee waivers to assist students with a demonstrated financial need. To apply for fee waiver, please complete the application below:

SMS Application Fee Waiver Request Form - Fall 2024

SMS Application Fee Waiver Request form

You will be asked to provide the following information:

• To obtain the Application Number, you will need to start the Graduate Application and complete it up to the payment page. Do not submit payment information. Save and exit the application. You will receive your Application Number via email within about 24 hours. (If you submit payment, it cannot be undone and you will not be reimbursed, except as noted below as part of the standard admission/reimbursement process.)
• Brief essay (about 150 words) detailing your financial hardship
• Brief essay (similar to your personal statement for graduate school) describing why you are interested in earning a PhD in chemistry or biochemistry at ASU
• Names of three faculty members you would be interested in having as a possible research advisor and why you are interested in them
• Copies of unofficial transcripts, combined into one PDF document. (file name: Last name, First name – transcripts )
• Copy of TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo score report (International applicants only). (f ile name: Last Name, First Name: English Proficiency )
• Additional supporting documents (combined into one pdf). ( file name: Last Name, First Name: supporting documentation )

Fee waiver requests will be considered until all funds have been exhausted, but must be submitted by December 1. Requests will be evaluated upon receipt in the order received and students will be informed of the decision within about two weeks. Receipt of an application fee waiver does not guarantee admission to a PhD program. If you do not receive a fee waiver, but are admitted to the chemistry or biochemistry PhD program and join the program, the application fee will be reimbursed at the beginning of the first semester.

This fee waiver request is only available to applicants of the Chemistry or Biochemistry PhD programs. Applicants for MS degrees are not eligible.

Is the GRE required?

No, the GRE is not required. The committee will not factor in GRE scores sent to ASU.

Do I have to pay the application fee?

Yes. The application fee is paid with the general graduate application. The fee is $70 for domestic students and $115 for international students. The application fee will be refunded to all students who are admitted and choose to join our program. This fee is set by the University and is out of our control.

If I send my application information in an email, can I receive a pre-evaluation to see if I am eligible to apply?

We receive many inquiries and applications; therefore, we are not able to preview your scores to determine your eligibility to apply or make suggestions on your credentials.

I missed the deadline for application. Can I still apply?

Applications received after the Jan. 1 deadline may be reviewed and considered for admission if space permits; however, the applicant may not be eligible for special scholarships or fellowships and domestic students may miss an opportunity to attend our Visitation Weekend. International students must consider important dates for the issuance of immigration documents. Applications are only accepted for the fall semester. We do not admit students to begin study in the spring semester.

Do all supporting documents need to be submitted by the deadline date?

Supporting documents may be submitted after the deadline; however, preference is given to applicants whose files are complete by the application due date. Submission of documents after the deadline may exclude your application from eligibility for special scholarships or fellowships and domestic students may miss an opportunity to attend our Visitation Weekend.

Is a master's degree required for applying to the PhD program?

Students applying to the PhD programs must have completed a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related discipline by the semester in which they want to begin their graduate program. A Master’s degree is not required, with one exception. Due to differences in the educational system in India, applicants who have received their degree from an institution in India must have also completed a Master's degree. (4-year degrees, usually Biotechnology degrees, from India are considered equivalent to a 4-year BS degree and do not require an accompanying Master’s degree.)

Why can't I access the departmental supplemental application page?

You will need an ASURITE ID from Graduate Admission Services before you can access this page. Graduate Admission Services will not send your ASURITE ID until you have completed and submitted the general application, i.e. you must click the "submit" button at the end of their application. Please also make sure that the email containing your ASURITE ID has not been caught in your SPAM filter.

If you have received your ASURITE ID and you still cannot access the application, please wait 1-2 days to allow for our supplemental application database to sync with the Graduate Admission Services database (due to the schedule, this can take up to 48 hours). If after 48 hours you still cannot access the application, please check your MyASU to confirm that you have an application on file. If when accessing the application you encounter a page requesting that you log out, please follow the log out instructions, close your internet browser, and then try the link again. You may also need to log out of MyASU directly, since many browsers allow for MyASU to remain logged in, which can cause an authentication time-out error for the supplemental application. After logging out of MyASU, close your browser and then attempt to access the supplemental application again.

How many students will you admit this year?

Our recent incoming classes have ranged from 30-40 students, selected from ca. 450 applicants. The class size for any given year will be determined by faculty demand for new students.

Do I need to send official transcripts to both graduate college and the department?

Applicants are asked to submit an electronic copy of their unofficial transcripts as part of the Supplemental Application to the School of Molecular Sciences. SMS will use the unofficial transcripts for their review. Official transcripts must be sent to Graduate Admission Services for evaluation for you to be eligible for admission. Please do not mail your official transcript or any documents to the School of Molecular Sciences.

Where do I send official documents?

If sending by U.S. Mail, use this address:

Admission Services Applicant Processing Arizona State University PO Box 871004 Tempe AZ 85287-1004

If sending by FedEx, DHL or UPS, use this address:

Arizona State University Admission Services Applicant Processing 1150 East University Drive Building C, Room 226 Tempe, AZ 85281

Do not mail any documents, including official transcripts or copies of test scores to the School of Molecular Sciences.

Where can I find the form for recommendation letters?

There is no form for recommendation letters; they are submitted electronically. Within the Supplemental Application you will provide email addresses for your recommendation writers and an email will be sent to each recommender with instructions on how to submit a letter in support of your application. We can only accept letters of recommendation that are submitted electronically using our system.

Which professors are actively recruiting students? Should I contact individual professors about their research group?

Professors' group requirements change constantly and we are not able to provide a list of actively recruiting faculty. However, all students, whichever professor they eventually work for, must first apply to and be accepted into the program. Individual professors do not make decisions regarding admissions and should not be contacted with admission inquiries. Professors will often discuss research projects by email with enthusiastic applicants.

What kind of financial support is available through the department?

All students accepted into the PhD Chemistry/Biochemistry programs are offered financial support by means of a Graduate Assistant position.

Students are welcome and encouraged to apply for fellowships available through the Graduate College or federal agencies (i.e. NSF, NIH, DOE, etc.) to supplement or substitute for the standard funding, which can often allow for additional focus on research and a reduction in the time required to complete the degree.

Is there a special form to complete for financial support via a graduate assistantship?

There is no additional paperwork to complete for a Graduate Assistantship.

I am an international student, when should I submit the financial guarantee form?

The Financial Guarantee form should be submitted only if you are accepted to a graduate program. Graduate Admission Services will send information on completing this form with their official admissions notification. Information on how to complete this form will also be included with the official offer letter.

How can I check the status of my application?

Your application status can be checked in two places:

For your general application, please check your MyASU portal, specifically your Priority Tasks panel for any required items that need to be submitted. If your application status is “In Review” your official application is complete and nothing further is required for the official application.

For the Supplemental Application, please log in and click the "Check Documents Status" bar at the top of the application. All information that has been submitted is live and can be seen by the committee, there is no final submit button.

When will a decision be made on my application?

The School of Molecular Sciences Admissions Committee will begin their review of applications close to the deadline. The number of applications received in the past few years has averaged over 450 per year; therefore, it may take up to 6 weeks before notices are sent. The Admissions Committee appreciates your patience while they carefully review each applicant's qualification for our graduate programs. Every effort will be made to provide final decisions by March 15.

Information on the Graduate Admission Services application can be found on their website or you can contact them by email or by calling 480-965-6113. Additional information can be found on their Contact page.

Where can I find information about the graduate admission services application and how do I contact them if I have a question?

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Designed to provide students and faculty of the University of Utah with excellence in graduate education at the interface of biology and chemistry

• Choose from more than 90 faculty from the Departments of Biochemistry, Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Pharmaceutics, Oncological Sciences, Pharmacology and Toxicology, and the School of Biological Sciences
• Investigators span diverse disciplines and use chemical or physical approaches to biological problems
• After the first year, students leave the Program and formally join one of the seven science departments above to continue thesis research in the laboratory of a Program faculty member
• Exceptionally strong graduate training environment
• We look forward to hearing from you!

Research Emphasis Areas

One of the many strengths of the Bioscience PhD Programs are the cross-departmental  research emphasis areas . The research emphasis areas showcase a wide breadth of research excellence that the Bioscience PhD Programs and the University of Utah has to offer.

Explore the individual   faculty profiles   of our research community. Students have a variety of choices to carry out cutting-edge research mentored by world-class scientists.

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Biological Chemistry Graduate Students enjoy the following benefits:

• Annual fellowship / Living stipend support ( $37,000 for the 2024-2025 academic year )
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The course and research requirements for an MD/PhD degree are similar to those of the PhD students. However, MD/PhD students are not required to teach. We recognize the multidisciplinary nature of MD/PhD students. The Department (and in particular the Graduate Student Advising Committee) will work with the MD/PhD student to design a course of study appropriate for that student. Courses already taken may count towards the PhD degree (see below, "Students with advanced standing:")

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The Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)   of the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University was established in 1983 to offer exceptionally talented individuals the opportunity to undertake a physician-scientist training program tailored to their specific research interests. For students who have a clearly-defined interest in biomedical research, the MSTP serves as a bridge between the  University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and several graduate programs in basic sciences or engineering at either the University of Pittsburgh or Carnegie Mellon University.

MD/PhD Students - Coursework

The University Regulations covering Graduate study state "The preliminary evaluation should be designed to assess the breadth of the student's knowledge of the discipline?" (www.pitt.edu/~graduate/regtoc.html) . The Preliminary Examination in the Department of Chemistry is based on the student's record of performance in four of the department's graduate-level core courses. To meet the breadth requirement, the four core courses must be selected from at least three of the formal disciplines of Chemistry: Analytical, Biological, Inorganic, Organic and Physical. Two core courses must be taken in an area of concentration selected by the student. The following core courses are offered; all are 3-credit courses, the schedule of courses is published each year:

• Inorganic : Chem 2110 Physical Inorganic Chemistry, Chem 2120 Inorganic Synthesis
• Analytical : Chem 2210 Electrochemistry, Chem 2220 Chemical Separations, Chem 2230 Analytical Spectroscopy
• Organic : Chem 2310 Mechanistic Organic Chemistry, Chem 2320 Advanced Organic Synthesis
• Physical : Chem 2430 Quantum Mechanics and Kinetics, Chem 2440 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
• Biological : Chem 2810 Biological Chemistry 1: Biomacromolecule Structure and Function, Chem 2820 Biological Chemistry 2, Chemical Biology and Bioanalytical Chemistry

The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences defines a grade of B as adequate performance for graduate students (see Appendix III for guidelines regarding core course grading). Therefore, students are expected to earn grades of B or higher in the first four core courses taken, which comprise the Preliminary Examination.

Students with advanced standing

Students who enter the graduate program with advanced standing (e.g., MD/PhD students and others who have already taken graduate-level courses in chemistry) may request permission from GSAC to earn credit for a core course by taking an examination. Normally, this "credit by examination" option is available only to students who have previously taken a graduate-level course similar to one of this department?s core courses, as determined by the course instructor. Earning credit by examination involves the assignment of a letter grade based on an oral or written examination, at the discretion of the core course instructor. Students wishing to take such an examination should obtain the Credit by Examination form from the Graduate Program Administrator. A course passed by examination counts towards the requirements for the Preliminary Exam.

MD/PhD Students -- Comprehensive Examination

All MD/PhD students in the Chemistry graduate training program are required to complete their comprehensive examination by the end of the first term of their third year in Chemistry. After completing the Comprehensive Examination, students may submit the Application for Admission to Candidacy form. A full description of the Comprehensive examination is described elsewhere in the handbook.

MD/PhD Students -- PhD Dissertation Committee

Typically, the faculty participants in the PhD Dissertation Committee are the same as in the Comprehensive exam committee plus a member from outside the Department. All Chemistry graduate students are required to meet with their PhD Dissertation Committee (outside member may be excused if it requires excessive travel, etc.) at least once per year following the comprehensive exam. More details can be found in the graduate handbook.

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Carnegie Mellon Chemistry has renowned faculty and a highly collaborative culture conducive to exciting graduate studies.

Some distinctive features of graduate education in our department:

• Ph.D. students in the department can begin research quickly. Some begin in the first semester as soon as they join a group. Some do optional rotations to help them find the best group for them by early in their second semester. An early research start in the summer is sometimes possible.
• A highly collaborative research environment makes it possible to have a project with co-advisors or strong mentoring relationships with more than one faculty member, including faculty in engineering or biological sciences.
• Students can tailor course work to their research and career interests. Course requirements are completed in 2-3 semesters with specialized courses that can be audited later.
• Faculty members have trained students for a variety of career paths including academia, entrepreneurship, industry and government. We support the development of excellent communication and mentoring skills for career success.

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The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry offered by the Department of Biochemistry in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences is a research-intensive program that emphasizes cutting-edge and experiential learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature synthesis, resourceful thinking, and the presentation of complex ideas to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.

Unique Program Features

• Students gain in-depth expertise in biochemistry and the biomedical sciences, with the opportunity to carry out research projects at a world-class level and build collaborations with other leading research groups;
• The program has a Harmonized Stipend Policy to ensure students are paid an adequate stipend;
• Students may focus their research work Chemical Biology, Human Systems Biology (Bioinformatics), Cancer Research/Oncology, or Structural Biology;
• Students benefit from access to world class facilities including the Bellini Life Sciences Building, Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Research Institute, and the McIntyre Medical Sciences Building, together comprising one of the best-equipped research facilities in Canada;
• Graduates pursue their careers as leaders in the basic health sciences in industry, the public sector, or academia.

University-Level Admission Requirements

• An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
• English-language proficiency

Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.

Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.

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UCI Department of Chemistry

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Students who have been accepted into the Chemistry Ph. D. program during the academic year, and are interested in biophysical or bioanalytical chemistry, are invited to apply for the Summer Graduate Program in Biophysical and Bioanalytical Chemistry .  This exciting, new 10-week program, which begins at the end of June and runs through mid-September, includes:

• A 5-week laboratory course that provides training in experimental and computational techniques relevant to biophysical chemistry
• A 5-week course on “Mathematics for Chemists” that prepares students to excel in graduate courses in physical chemistry
• A seminar series in which participating faculty present their research
• A 5-week rotation in the lab of a participating faculty member of the student’s choice
• Financial support will be provided

How to apply: interested students who have been accepted into the Ph. D. program should indicate their desire to participate in an e-mail message to one of the directors of the program: Rachel Martin ( [email protected] ) or Doug Tobias ( [email protected] ). Only students who plan to enroll in the Chemistry Ph. D. program are eligible.  The deadline to apply is May 1. 

Participating faculty:

Ioan Andricioaei

Robert Corn

Nien-hui Ge

Andrej Luptak

Rachel Martin

Thomas Poulos

Jenn Prescher

Zuzanna Siwy

Douglas Tobias

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