The Department of Chemistry offers the Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Plan A or B may be used to satisfy the requirements for the M.S. degree. Areas of specialization in chemistry are analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, physical, and radionuclear. All candidates for the Ph.D. degree are required to serve as a teaching assistant for one semester.
Doctoral degrees are earned in the Department of Chemistry after a student has carried out productive and independent research on a problem that is of significant chemical interest. It is expected that the results of the dissertation work will be published in refereed scientific journals. All Graduate School requirements must be met. Subject to approval of the student’s Advisory Committee, course work for the Ph.D. degree shall normally include four “core” courses and 8 credits of advanced or specialty courses. At least 3 credit hours must be in courses outside of the student’s main area of interest.
CV (Your CV should describe your education and research background), Personal Statement ( A 1 to 2 page statement outlining your research interests and how you hope to pursue those interests at the University of Kentucky. Please indicate specific research groups that interest you the most. Include any details of previous experience in a research environment.), GRE's are not required for applicants, 3-4 letters of recommendation
3-4 Letters (Three letters of recommendation from faculty members or job supervisors familiar with your teaching, learning and research abilities. The program prefers upload of letter)
Fall Applicants: July 15 (domestic applicants) February 15 (international applicants)
Primary consideration will be given to applications received by December 15th. While applications may be considered after that time, most admissions decisions are made by the end of February.
Spring Applicants: Admission to the PhD program for the Spring semester is on a case-by-case basis. Please email the Director of Graduate Recruiting at dgr.chemistry@uky.edu for inquiries regarding Spring admission.
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