Chemical Physics Interdisciplinary Program

Admission Information

The Chemical Physics Interdisciplinary Program offers graduate courses and research leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The program involves the participation of the Departments of Chemistry and Physics at Kent State University.

Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the program, students from a variety of undergraduate disciplines, such as chemistry, physics, chemical physics, materials science and engineering will be eligible for admission to the Chemical Physics Interdisciplinary Program. Admission will be granted on an individual basis by examination of the student's background.

To receive an application and the related financial assistance forms, send e-mail to:

lfagan@kent.edu

or send mail request to:

Chemical Physics Interdisciplinary Program
Liquid Crystal Institute
Kent State University
Kent OH 44242-0001 USA

Click here for information for international students

The Chemical Physics Interdisciplinary Program is committed to admitting the best-qualified students regardless of

• Race
• Gender
• Religion
• National Origin
• Age
• Physical Handicap
• Physical appearance

Applicants for graduate appointments beginning Fall Semester should apply for admission no later than January 1 to assure consideration in the first selections made by the department. The application fee must accompany your application. We will not consider your application until all materials and the application fee have been received.

In addition to the application forms which will be sent to you, you will be required to submit three confidential letters of recommendation or the recommendation forms sent with the application, completed by persons who are familiar with your educational background and goals and your ability to excel in a graduate program.

Also, you should know:

• Upon arrival in the U.S., students will need to have $1,500 available to pay for immediate expenses, including housing and medical insurance.
• All international students must purchase University medical insurance.
• Medical care in the United States is extremely expensive. Here are some examples:
  
  • Typical hospital costs for a normal childbirth are $3,450. The doctor's fees would be approximately $2,070 more, for a total cost of $5,520.
  • The average cost for an appendectomy is $5,520
  • Emergency medical procedures would cost at least $155 more than scheduled procedures.
  • Each day in a hospital costs $360 for a regular room. If coronary or intensive care is required, the cost of the room only is $1,160 per day.

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