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PhD in Chemistry

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia, United States•QS 2027 #1001-1200

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At Howard University in Washington, United States, PhD in Chemistry is offered as a doctorate in Chemistry programme. The programme is delivered on campus. It carries 72.0 credits (credit hours). Teaching is in en.

Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Chemistry
Delivery: On Campus
Credits: 72.0 (credit hours)
Language: en

We have no tuition fees on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked October 2026 · Source: gs.howard.edu ·

Program details

Overview

Howard's Graduate School offers a Chemistry doctorate for people who want to become faculty or lead researchers. Alumni have taken industrial and federal agency jobs, and others serve as teachers and postdoctoral researchers at colleges and universities. Applicants arrive from many backgrounds: engineering, biomedical science, chemistry, math and atmospheric science among them. The program teaches the design of research and the use of laboratory instruments, plus practical skill in the lab and in computer-based methods. A student can specialize in analytical, atmospheric, biological, inorganic, organic, medicinal, computational or physical chemistry, or in materials, polymers and nanochemistry. Funding for research comes from the National Science Foundation, the cancer institute and the Department of Defense. Applicants for spring 2027 must apply by Nov. 15, and applicants for fall 2027 face early (Nov. 15), priority (Feb. 15) and final (Apr. 15) deadlines. Study is full-time on campus.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Not yet summarised here; see the official programme page.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Spring 2027 entry: Nov. 15 (final). Fall 2027 entry: Nov. 15 (early), Feb. 15 (priority), Apr. 15 (final)

About Howard University

“Veritas et Utilitas”

Type: University
Control: Private
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1867
Students: 10,108
QS rank: #1001-1200
Programs: 145
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PhD in Chemistry award?

Howard University awards a Doctorate in the field of Chemistry on completion of this programme.

Can PhD in Chemistry be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Howard University.

What language is PhD in Chemistry taught in?

The programme is taught in en.

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