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University of Louisville
Overview
University of Louisville / Department of Chemistry is located in Louisville, KY, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Analytical chemistry | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Biochemistry | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Physical chemistry | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Biochemistry | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Organic chemistry | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Physical chemistry | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Organic chemistry | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Chemical physics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Analytical chemistry | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Inorganic chemistry | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Inorganic chemistry |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 1 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required for some Literature seminar |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required for some Literature seminar, cumulative exams, research proposal |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
57
Applied
16
Accepted
12
Enrolled
Applying
65
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | January 15th | Yes |
| Spring deadline | September 15th | September 15th | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Official transcripts, recommendation letters (minimum of 2), personal statement | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Official transcripts, recommendation letters (minimum of 2), personal statement |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
|
| IELTS: Recommended |
IELTS Paper score: 6.5 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 15 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
53
Total Graduate Students
66%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.89% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3.77% |
| White or Caucasian | 22% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 3.77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 1.89% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Gender
Male (66%)
Female (33%)
Faculty
28
Total faculty
Full-time - 25
Part-time - 3
Male (17)
Female (11)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Solid state chemistry, chemical synthesis, nanoparticle research, green chemistry, spectroscopic studies, computational chemistry, catalysis |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 1,400,000 |
Location & Contact
Address
2301 South Third Street
Louisville, KY 40292-0001
United States
Louisville, KY 40292-0001
United States
Contact
Dr. Craig Grapperhaus
Professor
Email: craig.grapperhaus@louisville.edu
Phone: 502-852-8148
Fax: 502-852-8149
Professor
Email: craig.grapperhaus@louisville.edu
Phone: 502-852-8148
Fax: 502-852-8149
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