Chemistry Doctoral Program

Program Details

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy

School

Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science

Department

Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Available

On campus

Contact

Graduate Admissions1.888.511.1306[email protected]

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Gain multidisciplinary chemistry expertise that’s highly valued by a wide range of industries with a Ph.D. from Stevens.

Here, you’ll enhance a solid foundation in core areas of chemistry with advanced courses in subjects like polymer and medicinal chemistry, drug discovery and cancer research. You’ll work with leading scholars in state-of-the-art research hubs like the Center for Health Care Innovation and the Center for Mass Spectrometry, considered one of the most well-equipped academic facilities in the United States. Our graduates go on to positions in hospitals and clinics, environmental control and criminology laboratories, quality control centers and many other institutions.

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology offers dynamic opportunities to explore leading-edge research within a close community of faculty mentors. You'll be able to study under a faculty mentor in the area that you find most exciting:

Analytical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Computational Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Medicinal Chemistry
Technical Writer
Chemical Biology

Hands-On Chemistry and Chemical Biology Research

At Stevens, you have the ability to join research groups with students at a variety of levels of experience, and outstanding faculty so you can learn cutting-edge technology as a team, just like in the real-world. In our state-of-the-art research labs and facilities, you'll have the opportunity to engage in experiential learning.

Our Research

The Stevens Advantage

In addition to a wealth of on-campus resources, Stevens’ proximity to both Manhattan and the New Jersey research corridor gives students unparalleled opportunities for networking, internships and employment opportunities.

More Advantages to Our Program

An independent research project spanning several years
Experience working in or with national research centers and other universities
Hands-on laboratory experience
Scientific research using real data sets
Research and collaboration with adjunct faculty who work in major pharmaceutical and chemical companies

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Additional Information

Admissions Requirements

Curriculum Overview

Chemistry Doctoral Program Curriculum Overview

Stevens chemistry doctoral program provides advanced education in chemistry theory and experimental methods to students with undergraduate backgrounds in chemistry. The doctoral program connects students with distinguished faculty research, providing both theoretical instruction and experimental exposure throughout the course of study.

By the end of this program, students will be able to:

Write reviews of the scientific research on different topics
Write journal articles based on your research
Have a strong knowledge of all core disciplines in chemistry: analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry and biochemistry
Conduct independent research
Learn various research skills appropriate to your research which could include
Employ standard methods to synthesize organic and inorganic molecules and determine purity and yield
Identify and quantify chemical materials using instrumental analytical methods such as IR, UV, NMR, mass spectrometry, and chromatographic and electrochemical methods
Determine physical properties of molecules such as kinetic parameters, thermodynamic properties and molecular mass, explain properties and behavior.

Degree Requirements

A student enrolled in the master’s program in chemistry or chemical biology who is interested in a doctorate degree must apply formally for admission to the Doctoral program. Eighty-four credits are required for the doctoral degree. The Master’s degree is not a prerequisite for admission to the doctoral program but may be included in the 84 credits. The 84 credits should include a minimum of 30 credits of dissertation hours. For the Ph.D. degree, a prior Masters’ degree may be transferred for up to 30 credits. Up to one-third of additional course credits may be transferred with the approval of the Program Director and the Dean of the Graduate School provided they have not been used to obtain another degree. The preliminary requirements for the doctorate are regarded not as ends in themselves, but rather as preparation for the dissertation in which the student demonstrates ability. Continuation in the doctoral program is contingent on passing the qualifying examination and preliminary examination.

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Qualifying Examination

All doctoral students in chemistry must pass a qualifying examination. After successful completion of the qualifying examination, the next milestone is a preliminary examination. The preliminary examination is based on an original research proposal in an area of the student’s own choice, preferably in an area related to the pending dissertation area but with a topic significantly different from his or her thesis. It is submitted in written form and defended orally before the Thesis Committee.

Doctoral Dissertation and Advisory Committee

The final milestone is the doctoral dissertation and defense. Specifics on these degree requirements can be found in the Chemistry Program Graduate Student Handbook.

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If you have existing graduate credits or experience in this area of study, contact [email protected] to discuss opportunities to include it in the curriculum.

A Techn Forward Education

Stevens’ internationally recognized researchers bring real-world experience to their teaching thanks to affiliations with industry-leading pharmaceutical companies.

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Yong Zhang

James Liang

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