The Department of Chemistry offers graduate degrees in all areas of modern chemistry, including analytical, biological, computational, inorganic, materials, organic, physical and radiochemistry.
Chemistry, Doctor of Philosophy
Doctoral | On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
For a limited time, US citizens and permanent residents seeking admission to the Fall 2026 Chemistry Ph.D. program will receive an application fee waiver.
Admission criteria
| Entrance Term | Application Deadline |
| Fall | January 1 |
| Spring | October 15 |
Minimum Language Requirements
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Chemistry Program
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Statement of Purpose, which should include a summary of why you are interested in pursuing an advanced chemistry degree, a brief description of your previous research experiences, the specific area of chemistry you are interested in pursuing, and your future career goals and plans in the chemistry field.
- Resume or CV, which should include information regarding education, academic performance, awards, honors, areas of scientific interest, research experience, work experience, publications, presentations, and any other relevant activities.
- GRE scores (optional)
Wesley Bernskoetter
Director of Graduate Study
phone 573-882-8374
place 243 Chemistry
Jerry Brightwell
Departmental Contact
phone 573-884-6832
place 125 Chemistry Building
email BrightwellJ@missouri.edu