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Cambridge, Massachusetts is home to the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, which is situated in a city.

CCB is committed to enrolling students from groups underrepresented in graduate study. For advice about applying, including how to prepare a competitive application, check out the Diversity at GSAS page.

Harvard’s policy is to make decisions concerning applicants on the basis of what each individual can contribute to the University’s educational objectives and institutional needs. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, political beliefs, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job or course of study requirements. Immigration status does not factor into decisions about admissions and financial aid. For more information, see Undocumented at Harvard.

The guiding principles we use to direct our actions and foster an inclusive departmental culture are described on our diversity webpage.

Our degree programs

In the fields of Chemistry, Chemical Biology, and Chemical Physics, we provide two distinct graduate degrees. The average length of both programs is 5 to 6 years.

Course Requirements

Chemistry and Chemical Biology Ph.D. candidates must pass four advanced courses in chemistry and/or related fields (e.g. biochemistry, physics, etc.). Chemical Physics Ph.D. candidates must pass five advanced courses in chemistry and/or related fields (e.g. biochemistry, physics, etc.).

For more information on the specific requirements for each program, visit our course requirements page. The graphic below provides a general timeline of what you must complete in each year of your Ph. D.

Tuition and Fees

All PhD students’ tuition is paid for by the department. Learn more on our graduate student financial support page. All enrolled students at CCB are given a $39,000 stipend.

Required Tests

Anyone who did not earn their undergraduate degree from a 4-year program where English is the primary language must submit either the TOEFL or the IELTS.

Submission of GRE test scores is optional/not required.

Application

The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences facilitates the application submission process for both the Chemistry and Chemical Physics PhD programs.

The application deadline is December 1st. In February, the department releases its admissions decisions, and in March, it invites accepted students to an official visit. Our visits with accepted students usually take place in late February or early March.

GSAS at a Glance

• Degree candidates: 4,814 (4,521 PhD candidates; 293 master’s candidates)
• Degree programs: 59
• 47 percent of GSAS students are women
• 34 percent of GSAS students are international
• 12 percent of GSAS students are underrepresented minorities

• Kathy Oakley

  Graduate Program [email protected]: 617-496-3208

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FAQ

What GPA do you need to get into grad school at Harvard?

Any graduate program at a highly esteemed university, like Harvard or MIT, will typically have some of the highest GPA expectations, frequently 3 or higher. 5+.

What is a good GPA for chemistry grad school?

The mean GPA ranged from 3. 45 – 3. 80 on a 4. 0 scale between 2014-2018 for admitted Chemistry and BMSB applicants.

Is it harder to get into Harvard grad school?

The admission to graduate programs at Harvard is extremely competitive, just like undergrad admissions. Therefore, if you’re looking for GRE scores to get into Harvard, you should be aware that the majority of graduate programs do not have a GRE cut-off.

How hard is it to get into grad school for chemistry?

Research experience is the key. Most chemistry PhD programs require a 3. 0+ minimum GPA, some Master’s programs require a 2. 7+. However, if you have exceptional research experience, some PhD programs have been known to disregard GPA.