About PhD Program,
The Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology offers rigorous programs of graduate study leading to either a Ph.D. degree or an M.S. (with or without research thesis) degree. The Ph.D. curriculum balances directed research with coursework to prepare our graduates for careers in industry and academia whereas the M.S. program is designed to serve the needs of industrial chemists seeking to broaden and enrich their knowledge-base. Regardless of degree program or area of specialization, graduate students begin with lecture courses that lay the foundation for intellectual development in their chosen area. Students then shift their focus to research projects under the direction of their research advisors, culminating with a thesis or dissertation.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Your program may require official transcripts in order to review your application. However, many programs can review your application with unofficial transcripts and will request official transcripts only if you are admitted. You can upload your unofficial transcripts by logging into your application portal.
If your institution is a sending member of Parchment, eScrip-Safe, or National Student Clearinghouse, Rutgers will be able to receive your official transcripts electronically. We also accept official electronic transcripts from India sent via TrueCopy Credentials.
Applicants from Chinese institutions should request and submit official transcripts directly through CHESICC. Requests are processed by CHESICC and will be sent electronically to the admissions office. You will not need to submit a paper copy of your transcript. Visit CHESICC to get started.
If your institution’s e-transcript provider requires an email address in order to send your official transcript electronically to Graduate Admissions,
PhD Funding Coverage,
Financial support is guaranteed for all Ph.D. candidates in good academic standing and may come from a variety of sources including:
- Research assistantships
- Teaching assistantships
- A variety of fellowships
Students desiring more information about how to prepare for, and succeed in, graduate school may wish to consult the online resources provided by the American Chemical Society.
A majority of full-time graduate students receive some financial aid and most full-time PhD students receive full support. The level of support often is dependent upon the specific graduate program and your degree status. There are three forms of financial assistance available to graduate students: merit-based, need-based, and non-need based aid.
Application Requirement,
All applicants are required to submit undergraduate transcripts, a resume or CV, a personal statement, and a minimum of three recommendation letters.
- While GRE scores are not required for the application to our graduate program, we strongly encourage applicants to submit GRE General test scores as it strengthens an application. CCB takes a holistic approach to reviewing applications, and standardized tests are just one aspect of a candidate’s profile. Unofficial scores or scans of results may be submitted; formal, official documents are only required upon admission.
- A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test score is required if your undergraduate education was completed in a non-English speaking country. Your scores must be current within 2 years of the semester you are applying to.
- An acceptable paper-based TOEFL score is 550. An acceptable computer-based TOEFL score is 213.
- An acceptable IBT-internet based TOEFL is Writing 22, Speaking 23, Reading 21, Listening 17.
- An acceptable IELTS score is bandwidth 7.
- International applicants (with a minimumof three years undergraduate studies) who come from an institution where the mode of instruction is English are exempt from submitting TOEFL or IELTS scores. If you are an international applicant, please ask your institution to provide a medium of instruction certificate.
- Some fee waivers are automatically applied based on the information you provide on your application. For example, Rutgers University-New Brunswick offers a limited number of fee waivers for military veterans and active-duty service members on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Prospective domestic students can request a fee waiver for PhD programs in the Big Ten Academic Alliance, such as CCB’s doctoral track at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, through FreeApp. FreeAppis a collaborative program for students who have been traditionally underrepresented in graduate education, including racial and ethnic minorities, women in STEM, first-generation college students, and individuals who have faced adversity, such as societal, economic, or academic disadvantages. The priority deadline for requests is November 15. Please apply here: https://btaa.jotform.com/212284441127146
- International students can contact Graduate Admissions (https://grad.admissions.rutgers.edu/Contact/) and select “fee waiver” from the drop down menu. Students must prove significant need, such as financial aid documents from previous institutions or current tax returns.
- International applicants applying to the MS, MST, and PhD programs, who have earned a degree overseas, are encouraged to provide a translated transcript that also provides credential evaluation, which enables an accurate comparison of academic and professional degrees earned in one country to the standards of another.
- Official application materials (transcripts, GRE scores, and TOEFL scores) should be sent to the Graduate and Professional Admissions office:
Application Deadline,
Dec 15, 2024
Application Fee,
- An application fee of $70 USD or a fee waiver from the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions is required before any application is reviewed.
