About this Program
Old Dominion University offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Chemistry.The Ph.D. program in Chemistry prepares students in the application of chemical principles to address many of society's technical, environmental, and biomedical problems. Students will be able to provide leadership in industrial, governmental, and educational institutions in directing research and/or development to solve these problems.
Program Highlights
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New state-of-the art 110,000 square foot Chemistry Building opening in summer 2019
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Extraordinary scientific equipment including a LC-MS, GC-MS, and a 400 MHz NMR
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Students from multiple different countries and backgrounds
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Requirements
- Students with either a bachelor's or a master's degree may apply directly to the Ph.D. program.
- An application (), undergraduate and graduate transcripts, two letters of recommendation from former college instructors, a resume, a writing sample, and an essay about career goals are required for consideration of admission to the program.
- The submission of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores is optional for domestic students but strongly recommended for international applicants.
All international applicants must satisfy ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿â€™s English proficiency requirements for admission. - Admission to regular status requires a grade point average of 3.00 in the major and 3.00 overall (based on a 4.00 scale).
- In addition, a Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) with a major in chemistry (or another science) is expected, although applications from majors in all science disciplines are welcome.
- Undergraduate courses in inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry (quantitative and instrumental analysis), physical chemistry, and calculus are required for regular admission. Deficiencies in any of these areas will be identified and must be rectified by taking undergraduate coursework in these areas.
Careers
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Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
Cost of Attendance
Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ tuition and fees page.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Old Dominion University, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
Assistantships
Qualified students are eligible for teaching assistantships or research assistantships, which pay a stipend and provide a tuition waiver.
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