Overview

Offering master’s degrees in chemistry and biochemistry, as well as a doctoral degree in chemistry, Chemistry PhD programme from University of Tulsa provides one of the best-equipped programmes of its size in the U.S. Students work with a wide variety of high-end field equipment, including state-of-the-art instruments comparable to those at major state schools.

Distinguished faculty members use their broad expertise to teach specialty courses in materials chemistry, nanotechnology, medicinal chemistry, environmental chemistry, and more, while maintaining active research projects in these areas. Current research applications include drug discovery, quantum dots, photovoltaics, electrochemistry, self-assembly of amino acids on metal surfaces, and CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing.

Career Opportunities

We offer one of the best-equipped chemistry programmes for its size in the country, allowing students to gain rich practical experience in the field. Our graduates are well-equipped to stand out from the competition and become leaders across many sectors. Our alumni work for world-renowned companies and institutions, including British Petroleum, 3M, Cleveland Clinic, U.S. Navy, ConocoPhillips, and the University of Florida.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Neuroscience

Thermodynamics

Academic Writing for Graduate Students

Quantum Mechanics

Statistical Mechanics

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Applications for most graduate programs are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tulsa, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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105

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

To be admitted to graduate programmes an applicant must have a bachelor’s degree and an adequate background in chemistry or biochemistry. An undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 is required; however, students with industrial experience in chemistry and averages below 3.0 may be admitted on probation at the discretion of the graduate advisor and with permission of the Graduate School.

Applicants must achieve acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Examination.

Applicants from non-English speaking countries who have not received a degree from a United States university must satisfy English proficiency requirements, including a minimum TOEFL score of 80 or a minimum score of 6.0 on the IELTS exam, or a minimum score of 105 on the Duolingo exam, or a minimum score of 56 on the Pearson English International Test.

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Tuition Fees

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106128 USD / full

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106128 USD / full

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106128 USD / full

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Additional Details

Tuition fee for 10 credits per year

Living costs

Tulsa

United States

933 - 1447 USD / month

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