The Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology offers a PhD in Chemistry and a PhD in Chemical Physics. We do not offer a terminal master's degree. We admit students with a record of classroom and laboratory training in biological, organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry. We expect students to possess a strong enough grounding in chemistry to perform well on the required Chemistry GRE subject exam, and to be thoughtful enough about the discipline of chemistry to communicate their desire to pursue doctoral research in our department.
CCB does not require an interview. Applicants must take the GRE general and chemistry examinations. These must be taken no later than November of the year prior to admission and preferably earlier so that score reports arrive by the December application deadline.
Prospective students should submit their applications online whenever possible at www.gsas.harvard.edu/apply/apply.php. We also ask the student's recommenders to submit their letters online whenever possible.
The Department hosts official Friday visits in March for prospective students who have been offered admission to the program. An invitation to attend our "G-0 Visits" will be extended by the admissions administrator for the Chemistry & Chemical Biology Department.
CCB meets the financial needs (tuition and stipend) of its graduate students through department scholarships, department fellowships, teaching fellowships, research assistantships, and independent outside fellowships. Financial support is awarded on a 12-month basis, enabling students to pursue their research throughout the year. Tuition and stipend is guaranteed to all graduate students whose academic standing and research work is satisfactory.
