About the course

Spectroscopy is the method of choice in the determination of structure and function in chemical systems. Beyond the usual array of spectroscopic instrumentation (NMR, ESR, microwave, IR and Raman, UV/VIS, fluorescence, and X-Ray), many research groups in the Department are involved in the development of new methods of characterization and analysis of molecules in the gas and condensed phases. These include the development of nanostructures for optical sensing of chemical and biological transformations, determinations of the structures and dynamical properties of biologically relevant molecules using high resolution lasers, development of high resolution gas-phase separations of proteins and peptides based on ion mobility spectrometry, measuring distance constraints between two units on a macromolecule using pulsed ESR methods, new forms of spectroscopy for the detection of protein folding in real time, femtosecond laser studies of metal surfaces and semiconductor interfaces, and ab initio computations for the prediction of spectra and chiroptical phenomena in complex systems. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

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: US$126,972

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Pittsburgh
Fall (September), 2024	Pittsburgh
Fall (August), 2025	Pittsburgh
Fall (September), 2025	Pittsburgh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Pittsburgh

Complete online application (no cost).

　　A statement of purpose that addresses your specific interests and/or expertise in chemistry, and describes as specifically as possible the area of research you wish to pursue.

　　Transcripts for all college-level institutions attended. All (unofficial) transcripts must be uploaded onto the application Web site.

　　Three letters of reference. (Use the forms on the application Web site. They should be uploaded to the site by the reference.)

　　Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. The chemistry subject examination is highly recommended.

　　The minimum TOEFL score of 100 (with at least a score of 22 in all of the four sections of speaking, listening, reading, and writing) or the required minimum IELTS of 7.0 (with at least 6.5 in each of its four sections). The minimum grade point average for admission to any graduate study at the University of Pittsburgh is 3.0

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

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