Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D} Chemistry
The Chemistry Department offers a flexible program that allows students to select courses tailored to their individual background and research interests. Students also serve as a teaching assistant for two semesters.
Areas of Research:
- Biological Chemistry
- Bio-Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Materials
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Theory
As part of the requirement for a PhD degree, MIT requires a General Examination, with both an oral and written part. The Oral Examination for the PhD in Chemistry must be passed by the end of the fourth semester of graduate study. No other general written examinations are required. In particular, no qualifying (or entrance) examinations are given.
A final oral presentation of doctoral research is scheduled after the thesis has been submitted and evaluated by a committee of faculty.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $50100 | $50100 | $50100 | $50100 |
| Books and supply | $3269 | $3269 | $3269 | $3269 |
| Total Fees | $53369 | $53369 | $53369 | $53369 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 100 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
Academics
- Bachelor`s Degree or above in the field of Chemistry from a recognized institute of equivalent
- Student from other field of education can still apply to the program. The only educational requirement for our program is that students must have received a Bachelors degree prior to the start of our program. That being said, in order to build a strong application to the PhD program in Chemistry, student will need to have a substantial background in chemistry.
- GRE is not required
Work Experience
- In addition to classroom experience in chemistry and related subjects, participating in laboratory research is very important to having a strong application for PhD program. Students are advised to have 2 or more years of experience in a research environment (such as an undergraduate research position in a professor’s research group) prior to applying.
English Language Requirements
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)