Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D} (Chemistry)
Field of Study:
$83,405 /Yr
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.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2024 - Dec 1, 2024 |
Tuition Fees
One time fees | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $83405 |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Health Insurance | $3603 |
Books and supply | $1452 |
Total Cost | $5055 |
- All students admitted to the PhD program receive full tuition coverage along with a monthly stipend for the first academic year, either through Teaching Assistantships, Research Assistantships, or fellowships.
- Students must be eligible to work in the United States in order to receive funding.
- After the first year, continued funding is provided for the duration of the PhD program, subject to the availability of funds for that purpose, as long as students remain in good academic standing.
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
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)
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- General test not required for the 2021 admission cycle
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- Minimum score required: 7
- Electronic scores send to: MIT Graduate Admissions
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- Minimum score required: 100 (iBT) 600 (PBT)
- Institute code: 3514
- Department code: 62
Required Document List
- Online application
- Statement of objectives
- Three letters of recommendation
- Transcripts
- English proficiency exam scores
- GRE scores
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Young Professionals Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
AAUW International Fellowships | Scholarship per student$ 50,000/Yr$50,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Novus Biological Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 1,500/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyAssociate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Comindware Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeTuition-Fee-Waiver |
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