M.S./Ph.D. in Chemistry
Admission Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in chemistry completed or expected to be completed by time of matriculation
- Undergraduate GPA 3.0/4.0 or greater
- For applicants whose native language is not English, please see the English proficiency exam requirements.
If you do not meet one or more of the requirements listed above and would still like to apply, please reach out directly to the Chair of the Graduate Recruitment Committee, Dugan Hayes, at chm_grad@etal.uri.edu to explain your circumstances. For example, applicants with undergraduate degrees in fields other than chemistry may be eligible to apply if their transcripts show the expected coursework in chemistry.
Deadlines and Fees
The application deadline for the Fall semester of each year is February 1st for international students and June 1st for students with degrees from U.S. institutions. Please note that we will not be accepting students for the Spring 2026 semester. We admit students on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. For fall admissions, we typically begin reviewing applications in late December.
The application fee for our Ph.D. program is $35. No fee waivers will be provided.
How to Apply
You must submit your application online through the URI Graduate School.
Official graduate online application requirements include:
- A statement of purpose including research interests
- CV/resume (recommended)
- Two letters of reference
- Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions previously attended.
- Applicants whose native language is not English must also submit an official test report from TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo. Further information for international applicants is available through the URI Graduate School. Please note that we do not require the GRE.
Assistantships
All our full-time students receive support in the form of assistantships that pay tuition, health insurance and a competitive stipend for living expenses. All graduate applications must be completed online.