Program Overview
The University of North Texas's Ph.D. in Chemistry program focuses on independent research in the student's chosen area of chemistry. It includes advanced coursework, collaborations, and interdisciplinary projects. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in research, industry, andacademia. The program offers teaching and research assistantships and fellowships, as well as state-of-the-art facilities and award-winning faculty.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Ph.D. program in Chemistry at the University of North Texas emphasizes independent research in an area of chemistry of the student's choosing. It also includes advanced coursework that equips students with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of chemistry while preparing them to apply their knowledge to problems at the forefront of science. Collaborations and interdisciplinary research projects are an important and growing feature of the program. Ph.D. degrees are available with primary concentrations in Inorganic, Organic, Physical, or Analytical Chemistry, or in Chemistry Education.
Assessment:
Doctoral student research culminates in a written dissertation of demonstrable scientific merit. The department requires that at least one paper from the student's Ph.D. work be accepted or submitted to a refereed journal by the time of the oral dissertation defense.
Teaching:
The Department of Chemistry offers diverse opportunities for graduate students interested in cutting-edge technology and research. The department allows students to pursue their scientific creativity with guidance from leading chemistry faculty. Interdisciplinary studies are encouraged within Chemistry and other science departments. Notable areas of strength include computational chemistry, materials chemistry, chemical biology, and chemistry education research.
Careers:
Earning an advanced degree in chemistry prepares students to be a leader in the scientific and technological advances that will bring us a better future. M.S. and Ph.D. graduates are valued for their knowledge of advanced subject material and, especially, for their research skills and experience. Ph.D. chemists often rise to positions of leadership within their organizations. Recent alumni of UNT's chemistry graduate program have received positions at world-class companies and institutions, including:
- Intel
- Honeywell
- Savannah River National Laboratory
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
- Lockheed-Martin
- AMPAC Fine Chemicals
Other:
The Ph.D. program is grounded in the four traditional fields of analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, but also encompasses emerging interdisciplinary areas such as computational chemistry, materials chemistry, chemical biology, and chemistry education research. From designing new optoelectronic or pharmaceutical materials to reducing toxic emissions and the invention of new clean fuels, the combination of internationally recognized faculty members and state-of-the-art facilities has provided alumni with the tools needed to thrive and succeed in the job market. Faculty members are committed to excellence and student success. They’ve been recognized with awards in their fields from the National Science Foundation, the W.M. Keck Foundation, the American Vacuum Society, and the American Chemical Society, among others. They also serve as editors or on editorial boards of major scientific journals and receive national and international recognition for their research expertise. Students may apply for teaching or research assistantships and research fellowships through the department. Teaching and research assistants receive a monthly stipend and tuition coverage. UNT is ranked as a Tier One Research University by the Carnegie Classification system, is one of the five largest university in Texas, and is the most comprehensive in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area.
