Chemical & Biological Sciences PhD

As a student in this doctoral program, you will dive into both chemical and biology/biological sciences curriculum and research. This variety sets our program apart by providing experience in both chemical and biological sciences, which prepares you for a career in government, industry, or academic research.

Why Mines?

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Featured Research

Rangeland management toolkit for sustainable water management practices
Ferroelectric ordering and transport properties in 2D materials
Moisture-tolerant inorganic electrolytes for solid-state battery technology
Metabolism and enzymology of the biosynthetic pathway in plants
Biomanufacturing with extremophiles

Featured Courses

Green and Sustainable Chemistry
Molecular Biotechnology
Environmental Biological and Chemical Sciences

Potential careers

Sustainability
Environmental sciences
Biotechnology
Health sciences

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Eligibility Criteria

3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale
Bachelor's Degree in

Chemistry, Biology
Biomedical Science/Engineering
Materials Science/Engineering

Criteria may not be strict thresholds; factors such as work or research experience may be considered. Students with special circumstances should contact the program prior to applying.

Credits

Course requirements: 36-40 credits
Research requirements: 32-36 credits
Total credits: 72

Application Deadline

Applications are considered after the deadlines, but timely admittance and/or funding may be affected. Applications may be deferred to a later semester without reapplying.

For Fall Enrollment: February 1
For Spring Enrollment: August 1

Application Instructions