Graduate

Recent achievements of the scientists in 51²è¹ÝC reflect the exciting research culture we enjoy. In the last year, over 100 research papers were published by 51²è¹Ý chemists in internationally recognized journals and the overwhelming majority of the papers were co-authored by our graduate students. Each year, we celebrate the accomplishments of our students with our Graduate Student Research Symposium, a day-long event featuring seminars and poster presentations by our graduate student colleagues.

Many of our graduate students have obtained prestigious fellowships, including those sponsored by the American Chemical Society, the Department of Education, the National Institutes of Health the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, NASA and the pharmaceutical/biotech industries. In addition, graduates of 51²è¹ÝC have gone on to assume positions of scientific leadership in private industry as well as some of the finest academic institutions in the world.

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Graduate Admissions Info


Deadline: December 15


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Application Information

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Deadlines

Regular Decision
December 15

Application Form

Application Form

The due date for the receipt of applications for fall admission is December 15. Applicants can apply online through the Graduate School at the Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences admissions office page.

Information about fee waivers is located on the Fee tab of that page.

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Required Courses

Required Courses

Those normally required for a BS degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical biology.

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Statement of Purpose

Statement of Purpose

A Statement of Purpose is required. Include area(s) of research interest (organic, bioorganic, chemical biology, inorganic, theoretical, computational, physical, and biophysical). Additionally, include specific research faculty with whom you are interested in as a future advisor.

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Letters of Recommendation

Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of recommendation from professors or supervisors.ÌýAt least one letter must be from an academic source.

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Transcripts

Transcripts

Unofficial transcripts may be submitted through the online application form for review purposes during the application process, but official copies of all transcripts reviewed for admission must be submitted upon acceptance/matriculation and no later than June 15.

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Standardized Tests

Standardized Tests

Graduate Record Examination (GRE):Ìý- send official scores with your application materials. The institution number is 3083.

GRE Subject Test in Chemistry:ÌýGRE Subject Test in Chemistry is recommended, but not required.

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Interest Survey

Interest Survey

Please take a few moments to tell us about your search for a Ph.D. program. This will help us provide helpful, relevant and practical information to applicants. Take the 5-question interest survey.

Questions concerning the Ph.D. program may be directed to:

Ms. Dale L. Mahoney
Associate Director of Administration and Graduate Student Services
Email Address:Ìýchemadmissions@bc.edu
617-552-1735

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International Students

International Students

Evidence of English Proficiency (TOEFL and IELTS):ÌýA score of 100 or higher on the TOEFL iBT test or 7.0 on the IELTS test isrequired. For more information, please read the material on theÌýGraduate School Admission Office web siteÌýregarding the english proficiency.
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