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 Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Ph.D. program, 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. Students have the opportunity to adjust their curricula to meet their career goals. 

Want more information? Fill out our Graduate Program Inquiry Form.

Ready to apply? See our "Apply to Graduate Programs" page. Feel free to contact Libby Miles, our Graduate Student Coordinator, with questions at libby.miles@alaska.edu or by phone at (907) 474-7418.

Financial Aid: Teaching and research assistantships in chemistry, environmental and biochemistry are available to qualified graduate students. All applicants are considered for financial assistance during the department review process, so applicants don't need to fill out additional paperwork to be considered for assistantships.

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.