Department of Chemistry
Akron, OH
56
Students
Urban
Setting
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Overview
The University of Akron / Department of Chemistry is located in Akron, OH, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Science (MS) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 7 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | Yes |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
37
Applied
22
Accepted
16
Enrolled
Applying
45
Application Fee - Domestic
70
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | June 1st | June 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | November 15th | November 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test (strongly recommended) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Baccalaureate degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field; three letters of recommendation; statement of purpose | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test (strongly recommended) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Baccalaureate degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field; three letters of recommendation; statement of purpose | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required | TOEFL IBT score: 90 |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 8 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships |
|---|
Student Body
56
Total Graduate Students
7%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
92%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.79% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.79% |
| White or Caucasian | 55% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 3.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (55%)
Female (44%)
Faculty
14
Total faculty
Full-time (13)
Part-time (1)
Male (11)
Female (3)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | NMR and mass spectrometric characterization of biological and synthetic polymers, synthesis and characterization of new organic and inorganic material, metals in medicine, enzymology of gene regulation, high-resolution spectroscopy and ultrafast characterization of organic materials |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 1,264,978 |
Location & Contact
Address
302 Buchtel Common
Akron, OH 44325
United States
Akron, OH 44325
United States
Contact
Dr. Christopher Ziegler
Interim Department Chair
Email: ziegler@uakron.edu
Phone: 330-972-2531
Interim Department Chair
Email: ziegler@uakron.edu
Phone: 330-972-2531