Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees can be earned in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology or Environmental Chemistry. Chemistry graduate programs at UAF are tailored to the student's interests, and include graduate faculty advisors who are accomplished scientists. The Environmental Chemistry Ph.D. program is an interdisciplinary effort that includes faculty from the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Engineering, Science and Technology Experiment Station (ESTES), Geophysical Institute, Institute of Arctic Biology, Institute of Northern Engineering, and Federal agencies such as the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory.  The Ph.D. program in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, which includes faculty from the Department and the Institute of Arctic Biology, is ranked in the top 200 Biochemistry programs in the nation.  Master of Arts (M.A.) and Master of Science (M.S.) degree programs in Chemistry introduce students to advanced topics in chemistry and present opportunities for cutting-edge research. There are few fixed requirements, with students' curricula being tailored to meet their career goals.  

Applying to our program is an easy process.  -- See our "Apply to Graduate Programs" page.

Financial Aid: Teaching and research assistantships in chemistry, environmental and biochemistry are available to qualified graduate students. No additional paperwork is required as all applications are considered for financial assistance during the review process in the Department.

For more information, contact the department, any faculty member, or fill out the Pre-application form.

Professor Tom Kuhn and graduate student Mary Hogan of the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Program working in a biochemistry lab in the Reichardt Building.  UAF photo by Todd Paris.