Overview

The Chemistry Ph.D. program at the University of North Dakota combines hands-on interdisciplinary research and classroom instruction to distinguish you as an independent thinker, capable of making original contributions to the field.

In your Chemistry Ph.D., you will:

Design and interpret experiments using logic and critical-thinking skills.
Communicate effectively via writing and oral presentations on technical topics.
Conduct research in traditional disciplines as well as in a variety of interfacial areas
Develop your leadership skill within chemistry discipline enabling successful application for jobs in academia and industry.
Use state-of-the-art instrumentation.

Careers

A Ph.D. in Chemistry gives you skills and qualifications to teach and do research at the college level. UND chemistry doctoral graduates go on to a variety of dynamic careers in industry, government and scientific research.

Chemistry alumni have gone on to a variety of successful careers with:

3M Science
Agilent, Inc.
Corning, Inc.
United States Department of the Navy
Major research universities

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemical Dynamics
Analytical Spectroscopy
Electrochemical Methods
Quantum and Computational Chemistry
Special Topics in Physical Chemistry
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 54 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00
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Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
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Language

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grand Forks, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree with a major in chemistry or allied fields.
Undergraduate credit in mathematics through integral calculus.
One year of physics.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22400 USD / year

≈ 22400 USD / year
Out-of-State

16800 USD / year

≈ 16800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11200 USD / year

≈ 11200 USD / year

Living costs

Grand Forks

United States

1000 - 2180 USD / month

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