Monday, October 21, 2024

University of Deleware Dept of Chemistry & Biochem Prospective Graduate Student Info Session

 

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Prospective Graduate Student Info Session


Our Graduate Admissions Committee will hold a virtual information session on Monday, November 4th from 6pm-7pm EST to explain the graduate program application/visitation process. Any students interested in learning more about our research and community are welcome to attend. Please RSVP here.

The following topics will be covered, with time for questions and engagement from the attendees:
•    Components of a Chemistry PhD application package 
•    Application time-line
•    What our admissions committee values in an applicant
•    What different types of appointments graduates students receive
•    What the financial considerations are
•    How visitations are conducted
•    Diversity, equity, inclusion, and climate as a strength

 
Our priority deadline for evaluation of applications is December 15. However, applications will continue to be reviewed through March 20.
 
Besides our outstanding faculty and interdisciplinary research environment, additional reasons to consider applying to our graduate program are:
Our location: Newark is close to Wilmington (25 min), Philadelphia (45 min), Baltimore (1 hr), DC (2.5 hr) NYC (2.5 hr) and the beach (1 hr)!

Tax Benefits of Living in Delaware
  • Delaware is one of five U.S. states that levies no sales tax of any kind.
"The faculty at UD were pivotal to my success. Beyond their knowledge and expertise, their passion and relentless pursuit of the scientific unknown is contagious...I couldn't feel more prepared for the road ahead than I do right now having earned my doctorate from UD." - Rob Panish, UD Ph.D.

"The Chemical and Biology Interface allowed me to explore different aspects of research while focusing on my concentration." - Emily Berckman, Ph.D. student

“Newark has a small town feel that makes you feel at home while still being close to major cities.” – Mackenzie Lauro, Ph.D. 


For information about our program, please visit our website:
https://www.chem.udel.edu/

You can find answers to most questions on our FAQ page:
https://www.chem.udel.edu/graduate/frequently-asked-questions

And you can find more information about the Graduate College here:
https://www.chem.udel.edu/graduate/prospective-students


 
Sincerely,
Lars Gundlach

Associate Chair of Graduate Studies and Research
Department of Chemistry
University of Delaware