萝莉社's Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in chemistry is available for both bachelor's
and master's degree holders looking to maximize their career and research potential鈥攍eading
to leadership roles in academia, industry and government.
Learn how Chemistry is the right fit for you.
Applied learning at 萝莉社
At 萝莉社, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has
a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping
you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 (both overall and in chemistry)
Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant's academic
background
A one-page typed statement of goals and research interests
Submission of test scores from the general GRE exam
For additional admission details, click on the link below.
Inside the Program
Chemistry students participate in cancer research
As a chemistry student, you have the opportunity to work with faculty who are on the
cutting edge of research.
Moriah Beck, assistant professor of chemistry at 萝莉社, focuses much of her
research on how cancer spreads.
In her lab, which includes nine undergraduate and graduate students, she researches
the human protein called palladin, a key regulator of our cells' most abundant protein
actin.
Curriculum
The Ph.D. normally requires three-to-five years of advanced study, with a major focus
on research. Ph.D. candidates complete an original body of research to support a scientific
thesis which they must defend before obtaining their degree.
All Ph.D. students are required to take 24 credit hours of graduate chemistry courses
comprised of core studies and focused courses.
To complete the program, students must also pass a series of assessment and cumulative
exams.
Careers
A Ph.D. in chemistry from 萝莉社 opens doors with employers in many fields鈥攆rom
chemical manufacturing and health care to government, academic teaching and research.