Graduate
Recent achievements of the scientists in BCC reflect the exciting research culture we enjoy. In the last year, over 100 research papers were published by BC chemists in internationally recognized journals and the overwhelming majority of the papers were co-authored by our graduate students. Each year, we celebrate the accomplishments of our students with our Graduate Student Research Symposium, a day-long event featuring seminars and poster presentations by our graduate student colleagues.
Many of our graduate students have obtained prestigious fellowships, including those sponsored by the American Chemical Society, the Department of Education, the National Institutes of Health the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, NASA and the pharmaceutical/biotech industries. In addition, graduates of BCC have gone on to assume positions of scientific leadership in private industry as well as some of the finest academic institutions in the world.
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About BC Chemistry
Hear from our faculty and students in these videos about the benefits of attending Boston College and studying in the Chemistry Department.
Graduate Student Placements
Pfizer
MIT
Purdue University
University of Illinois
University of Wisconsin
University of Calcutta
P&G Pharmaceuticals
Virginia Tech
University of California, Berkeley
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Peking University
University of Pennsylvania
University of Cambridge
Repligen
Perkin-Elmer
Northeastern University
University of Science and Technology, China
Deadlines
- Regular Decision
- December 15
Application Form
Application Form
The due date for the receipt of applications for fall admission is December 15. Applicants can apply online through the Graduate School at the Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences admissions office page.
Information about fee waivers is located on the Fee tab of that page.
Required Courses
Required Courses
Those normally required for a BS degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical biology.
Statement of Purpose
Statement of Purpose
A Statement of Purpose is required. Include area(s) of research interest (organic, bioorganic, chemical biology, inorganic, theoretical, computational, physical, and biophysical). Additionally, include specific research faculty with whom you are interested in as a future advisor.
Letters of Recommendation
Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation from professors or supervisors. At least one letter must be from an academic source.
Transcripts
Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts may be submitted through the online application form for review purposes during the application process, but official copies of all transcripts reviewed for admission must be submitted upon acceptance/matriculation and no later than June 15.
Standardized Tests
Standardized Tests
Graduate Record Examination (GRE): - send official scores with your application materials. The institution number is 3083.
GRE Subject Test in Chemistry: GRE Subject Test in Chemistry is recommended, but not required.
Interest Survey
Interest Survey
Please take a few moments to tell us about your search for a Ph.D. program. This will help us provide helpful, relevant and practical information to applicants. Take the 5-question interest survey.
Questions concerning the Ph.D. program may be directed to:
Ms. Dale L. Mahoney
Associate Director of Administration and Graduate Student Services
Email Address: chemadmissions@orkexpo.net
617-552-1735
International Students
International Students
Evidence of English Proficiency (TOEFL and IELTS): A score of 100 or higher on the TOEFL iBT test or 7.0 on the IELTS test isrequired. For more information, please read the material on the Graduate School Admission Office web site regarding the english proficiency.
Learning outcomes for Boston College graduate students pursuing a Ph.D. degree
Learning Outcome I
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of one or more subareas of chemistry.
Learning Outcome II
Formulate a research hypothesis based on relevant literature and use appropriate research methods to reach conclusions.
Learning Outcome III
Describe their research findings clearly in publications and presentations for both professional and lay audiences.
Learning Outcome IV
Be competitive for appropriate positions in industry and academia (e.g., research scientist and post-doctoral fellows).
Learning Outcome V
Teach courses effectively in the field at the college level.