Admission Requirements

The following are general guidelines for successful admission into the Ph.D. program in Chemistry and Nanoscale Science – Note: GRE scores are no longer required for application to the program.

  1. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a science or engineering discipline relevant to nanoscale science is required for admission to full standing in the Chemistry and Nanoscale Science Ph.D. program.
  2. A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or, if the applicant is currently enrolled in a graduate program or has earned a master’s degree, a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in a relevant science or engineering master’s program.
  3. Three strong, positive letters of recommendation, at least two of which should come from faculty in the applicant’s current or previous academic program. All letters should be written by individuals in a position capable of judging the applicant’s likely success in a Ph.D. level program. Letters should address the applicant’s suitability for a Ph.D. program and ability to complete the program in a timely manner.
  4. Admission of students who are not native English speakers must submit an official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score. To be considered official, the scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to UNC Charlotte. Please visit the English Language Proficiency website for additional information.

Documents To Be Submitted For Application For Admission

  1. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (indicating completion of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline)
  2. GRE scores ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION!
  3. Three letters of reference from academics who have taught or worked directly with the applicant
  4. An essay that addresses professional goals and motivation for pursuing the degree, suitability for the program, and career goals following the program
  5. Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score (if the applicant is not a native English speaker).

Admissions Assessment

An admissions committee will review applications and recommend to the Program Director whether each applicant should be admitted and, if so, under what conditions. Additional information can be found from the Graduate School about the Chemistry and Nanoscale Science Ph.D. program.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester

To ensure consideration of your application, please complete your application before the early admission deadline of January 15. The regular application deadline will be on March 1. Late applications are accepted, but we cannot guarantee that there will be any remaining admission slots.

The final deadline for consideration is June 1.

Please visit the graduate admissions website for more information about graduate programs at UNC Charlotte and to apply for to the Chemistry and Nanoscale Science Ph.D. program. Alternatively you may apply directly.