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Chemistry (Ph.D.)
Basic Degree Information/Description
The Department of Chemistry offers opportunities for advanced study and research leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Chemistry. The Ph.D. in Chemistry is awarded to candidates who have displayed an in-depth understanding of the subject matter and demonstrated the ability to make an original contribution to knowledge in their field of specialty.
Admission Requirements and Prerequisites
Admission to the program is limited and competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Competitive applicants often exceed minimum requirements.
For more specific requirements, please visit the Online Graduate Catalog.
Admission Prerequisites:
| Required Degree | Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science from an accredited university and a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in upper-division or graduate work, preferably in chemistry. |
| Other Degree Requirements | Background or remedial courses in chemistry may be required to remove deficiencies. |
Application Requirements:
| General University Requirements | Must meet university wide requirements. |
| Application | A completed a Graduate School application. |
| Transcripts | Official transcripts from all institutions attended. All international transcripts must be recorded in English or officially translated to English. |
| Resume or Curriculum Vitae | Required. |
| Letters of Recommendation | Two letters of recommendation are required from academic or professional sources familiar with the applicant’s academic background, attesting to the student’s academic and personal attributes for success in the program and potential for contributing substantially to a field of study related to the degree. |
| Statement of Purpose | A personal statement of academic and personal goals. |
| Test Scores | General GRE, not older than five years. |
| Evaluation of Foreign Credentials | All applicants including non-U.S. citizens (International), U.S. citizens (Domestic), or permanent residents who have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions are required to submit an evaluation from an approved Foreign Credential Agency of transcripts from all foreign institutions attended. If official transcripts are used in the foreign credential evaluation, the official transcript requirement will be considered met. However, if unofficial documents are used in the foreign credential evaluation, final official transcripts must be sent to UTSA.
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| International Applicants | Must meet international graduate student admission requirements
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| Other | None. |
Contact Information
Graduate Advisor of Record: Ghezai T. Musie, Ph.D.
Email Address: Ghezai.Musie@utsa.edu
Telephone: (210) 458-5454
Degree Website: http://www.utsa.edu/chem/graduates.html
Degree Catalog Link: http://catalog.utsa.edu/graduate/sciences/chemistry/
Funding Opportunities
Qualified students are encouraged to apply for teaching and/or research assistantships and fellowships. Requests should be sent to the Graduate Advisor of Record for chemistry when application is made for admission to UTSA.
Course Scheduling and Offerings
This program is housed on UTSA’s Main campus.