Overview

Department of Chemistry / Department of Chemistry is located in Knoxville, TN, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Chemical physics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Theoretical chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Inorganic chemistry
Master of Science (MS)	Analytical chemistry
Master of Science (MS)	Environmental chemistry
Master of Science (MS)	Inorganic chemistry
Master of Science (MS)	Polymer chemistry
Master of Science (MS)	Organic chemistry
Master of Science (MS)	Physical chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Polymer chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Organic chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Physical chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Analytical chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Environmental chemistry

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	3
Doctoral Degrees	14

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required

Admissions

Applying

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 1st	Not reported	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 2.7
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 2.7

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	February 1
Types of financial support available	Institutionally-sponsored Loans Federal Work-Study

Student Body

99

Total Graduate Students

30%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	1.01%
Black or African American	5.05%
White or Caucasian	58%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	2.02%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	1.01%

Gender

Male (61%)

Female (38%)

Location & Contact

Address 527 Andy Holt Tower
Knoxville, TN  37996
United States

Contact Dr. Michael Sepaniak
Phone: 865-974-1000

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