Overview

About the Program

Research directions of students in this program cover a range of topics, including spectroscopy, molecular collisions, chemical dynamics, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, low-temperature behavior, nanoscience, polymers and macromolecules, surface science, and biochemical and heterogeneous catalysis.

Although it is a stand-alone degree program, students in the Chemical Physics program of the University of Minnesota are embedded into the culture and activities of their research advisers’ home departments. Students typically take coursework and attend seminars in both chemistry and physics, and and pursue interdisciplinary research at the boundaries of chemistry, physics, materials science, and/or biology. An advantage of the Chemical Physics program is the ability to tailor one’s education and research toward research areas at the edges of traditional programs where disciplines overlap, and by being able to select relevant classes and seminars from a number of different departments.

Programme Structure

Ordinarily, course programs for doctorate students include 24 semester credits of graduate courses. Typically, each one-semester course is 4 credits, and students take about three courses per semester, so the course work requirements can, if desired, be completed during the first year. These 24-graduate credits must include either:

at least 5 credits in chemistry and at least 5 credits in physics, or

a total of at least 16 credits in chemistry and/or physics combined, including at least 5 credits of quantum mechanics and spectroscopy, and at least 5 credits chosen from the areas of thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, statistical physics, and chemical dynamics.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Chemistry Biochemistry View 286 other Masters in Biochemistry in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application fee

Transcripts

Letters of recommendation: Acceptable recommendations can come from current or former professors who can assess your potential for graduate work, and employers

English language test scores: The TOEFL, MELAB, or IELTS is generally required of all applicants whose first language is not English, regardless of U.S. citizenship status

Complete the chemistry/chemical physics program application. You will be asked your area of interest and which faculty you are interested in. You will need to upload a statement about your research experience and future research interests. You will be asked for a listing of honors/awards, publications, and scientific presentations

Required Material: Personal Statement, Description of Research, Diversity Statement

Optional Material: Extenuating Circumstances Statement

Not Needed: Resume/CV, Writing Sample, no additional program material

Tuition Fee

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International

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

19116 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9558 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Minneapolis

1130 - 2045 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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