Graduate Program

The chemistry graduate program at Penn State is designed to give students an educational experience unlike any other. Our leading research program gives students the chance to explore and innovate across disciplines in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Our application for Fall 2025 is now open. Apply now!

For priority review, all materials need to be submitted by December 1, 2024.

Prospective Ph.D. Students

How to Apply

The chemistry department at Penn State is innovative, collaborative, and an exciting place to do research. The department is extremely welcoming, and the faculty and staff are invested in our future as scholars, scientists, and people."

Nushrat Hoque, graduate student in the Weinert Lab