About the course

The Chemistry graduate program is designed to provide a solid background in the chosen area of specialization. It emphasizes the acquisition of skills that enable students to gain further knowledge in their research and professional careers. For this reason, the Chemistry graduate degree program is research oriented, and seminar attendance and familiarization with the chemical literature are considered integral. The course requirements are comparatively light, although a wide variety of intermediate and advanced courses in related areas are offered. Students are encouraged to take courses in related areas, such as Biology, Computer Science, and Physics, according to their research interests. Develop the expertise to lead chemistry research and spearhead new discoveries with the Chemistry PhD in the College of Science and Technology at Temple University. This doctorate degree program provides you with the skills to perform independent and collaborative research, contributing solutions to complex chemical problems. You can pursue careers in industries that specialize in biochemistry, catalysis, chemical engineering, material and analytical chemistry, forensic chemistry, synthetic organic and inorganic chemistry, and more. For doctoral candidates who aspire to pursue careers in academia, the curriculum offers the opportunity to earn credits toward a Teaching in Higher Education Certificate.

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Philadelphia
Fall (August), 2024	Philadelphia
Spring (January), 2025	Philadelphia
Fall (August), 2025	Philadelphia
Spring (January), 2026	Philadelphia

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Temple University

Master's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A master's degree is not required for admission into the Ph.D. program.

　　Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree is required. Typically, the undergraduate degree has been earned in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.

　　Statement of Goals: Identify your specific interest in Temple's program, research goals, future career goals, and academic and research achievements.

　　Submit official transcripts from every college and university you have attended.

　　Standardized Test Scores:

　　GRE: Optional

　　Submit three letters of recommendation from college or university faculty professionals and/or industry professionals.

　　Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master?s degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:

　　TOEFL: 85 iBT or 575 PBT,

　　IELTS: 6.5,

　　Regardless of score, all international students are required to take a SPEAK test upon arrival at Temple.

　　Resume: Current resume required.

　　Other: Submission of research papers with the applicant as a co-author or any other material associated with the applicant's research aptitude is recommended.

　　The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 85.0

　　

Application deadline:

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