Overview

Graduate programs in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry are designed to provide students with a solid theoretical background in chemistry and to introduce students to the joy of participating in a challenging, creative research program.

Faculty view graduate students as developing investigators and partners in their research enterprises and are committed to their success and development as independent scientists.

Careers

The Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of Mississippi is designed for those who intend to seek employment as a professional chemist in academia, industrial, or government research laboratories, or in other vocations where specialized knowledge in chemistry is desired or required.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Instrumental Analysis
Electrochemistry
Chemical Separations
Physical Biochemistry
Chemical Applications of Group Theory
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Quantum Chemistry
Chemical Thermodynamics
Reaction Dynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 108 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to a graduate degree program in full standing, a student must have completed a B.S. degree in chemistry with an average grade of B.
Exceptionally qualified students who have not completed a B.S. degree in chemistry but have a degree in a related field (such as biology, engineering, physics, pharmacology, or pharmacy) may be admitted. However they should expect to present a clear case in their personal statement for admission.
Complete the Graduate School’s Online Application.
Pay the application fee ($50).
Submit official transcripts.
International applicants whose first language is not English may be required to submit scores from an acceptable English language proficiency test.
Statement of purpose.
Three letters of recommendation: provide contact information for three recommenders.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30150 USD / year

≈ 30150 USD / year
Out-of-State

30150 USD / year

≈ 30150 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9990 USD / year

≈ 9990 USD / year

Living costs

Oxford

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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