PhD Chemistry

5 Years On Campus Phd Program

West Virginia University

Program Overview

The Chemistry Department at WVU includes research in the areas of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Research is a key focus of the 22 faculty members who comprise the department. From July 2011 to June 30, 2012, combined research awards to the department totaled $2.48 million, from funding agencies including NIH, NSF, EPA, DoE, ONR and ACS-PRF. This level of research funding affords graduate students the opportunity to receive on-the-job training on cutting-edge research projects. The moderate size of the department creates an atmosphere of close interaction between the faculty and graduate students.

Program Key Stats

$24372 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Assistant professor
  • Professor of forensics
  • Professor and STEM specialist
  • Teaching professors
  • Research specialists in industry
  • Researchers at National Laboratories

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