Overview

The department offers educational opportunities in six doctoral tracks: Biological Chemistry, Chemistry Education Research, Green Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physical/Analytical Chemistry, with a special emphasis on interdisciplinary research.

Students at the University of Massachusetts Boston immerse themselves in research labs early in the program and tailor their academic plan in accordance with their research interests.

Features

The specialty of the Department is in the field of Green Chemistry. It focuses specifically on preparing chemistry doctoral students to direct, design, and implement chemical research using strategies that reduce or eliminate the impact on human health or the environment. It provides experiences, tools, and skills needed for conducting research in a more environmentally sustainable fashion.

The strength of the green chemistry curriculum lies in its overlapping interdisciplinary themes of research. Program faculty is committed to research designed to benefit society, and this emphasis is reflected in our course selections at all levels of education.

Programme Structure

Tracks in this program include:

Biological Chemistry
Chemistry Education Research
Green Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Physical/Analytical Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

More details

Deadlines: April 1 (priority) or June 15 (final, if space available) for fall, October 1 (priority) or November 1 (final, if space available) for spring

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Chemistry View 153 other PhDs in Chemistry in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
International applicants must submit evidence that they have completed the equivalent of a regionally accredited, U.S. university-level bachelor’s degree program.
Applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency.
Nonrefundable application fee ($75)
Letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose
Resume/CV

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

29932 USD / year

≈ 29932 USD / year
Out-of-State

29932 USD / year

≈ 29932 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15408 USD / year

≈ 15408 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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