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Inorganic Chemistry - Ph.D.

Graduate Program Application Information

Graduate Program - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Program Website - http://life.umt.edu/grad/name/chemistry

NOTE - BEFORE APPLYING, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED APPLICANTS REVIEW THE "Admission Section" OF THIS SITE FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.

Degree/Major/Option - PhD/Chemistry/Inorganic Chemistry

Admission Semester(s) and Application Deadline(s):

  • Fall - Priority will be given to complete application packets postmarked by February 15. Complete application packets received after this date will be considered on a space available basis
  • Spring - Priority will be given to complete application packets postmarked by September 15. Complete application packets received after this date will be considered on a space available basis

Deadline(s) if also Applying for Assistantship:

  • To be considered for an assistantship, it is recommended that your complete application packet must be postmarked by February 15 (Fall) and September 15 (Spring)

Test Requirements:

  • A minimum cumulative score of 1000 on the verbal and quantitative portions, and a minimum of 3.5 on the analytical writing portion of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
  • The Chemistry department prefers GRE scores that are no more than two years old
  • The TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB are also required of international applicants
  • All official test scores must be sent to the UM Graduate School

The following "Additional Application Materials" must be mailed directly to the department (address below):

  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation (We prefer electronic submission through the Admission Application. If electronic method is used there is no need to send paper copies to the department.)
  • A statement of purpose (100-300 words) of your background and goals including which professors' research most interests you

        Chemistry Department
        The University of Montana
        Chemistry Building - Room 115
        32 Campus Drive #1656
        Missoula, MT 59812-1656