Best Chemistry graduate PHD programs - Updated 2020

Students take standardized ACS exams in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry. Students are required to pass four of the five exams before the end of the second semester following admission. The Gustaf H. Carlson School of Chemistry and Biochemistry has compiled a guide to help study for the ACS exams.

Degree Requirements Here you will find a description of how the Chemistry Department implements the specific requirements for the Ph.D. degree as established by the Graduate School (Office of Graduate Studies). Graduate students entering the Chemistry Department Graduate Program will be given Qualifying Exams in each of the 4 core areas of Chemistry (Analytical, Inorganic, Organic and Physical) prior to registration.

Many first year graduate students have been promised Summer Research Fellowships. Those who meet the minimum academic requirements of the Graduate School (B average in course work), are making satisfactory progress in their degree program, and have selected research directors by December 15 will automatically receive the fellowship or will be eligible for an equivalent Research Assistantship. Chemistry department receives than $8.5 million in research grants annually.

Below you will find answers to questions frequently asked by students interested in the doctoral program at Oregon. Rotations provide an opportunity to experience several different research groups before choosing the graduate advisor and lab you will stay with for the remainder of your graduate student career. Housing costs below.