Fall 2026 application deadline is December 1, 2025.
The PhD degree is awarded for original research performed under the guidance of a thesis advisor. The formal requirements for this degree are:
- Completion of six graduate-level courses including the four required core and elective courses.
- Completion of an annual research evaluation each year.
- Serve as a teaching assistant for at least two required undergraduate courses.
- Completion in the first semester of 500.401 Research Laboratory Safety
- Attend graduate seminars (540.600/601) every semester. Students are expected to enroll and attend department seminars throughout their tenure in the department.
- Successful completion of the Graduate Board Oral Exam.
- Completion of an original research project, documented in a dissertation that is defended by the candidate in a public presentation.
- Completion of Responsible Conduct of Research training. For complete information, see WSE’s Policy on the Responsible Conduct of Research Training.
- Application for Graduation submitted to Registrar’s office.
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JHU Mentorship Commitments of Faculty Advisors and PhD Students
“As a graduate program, ChemBE at Hopkins is literally a diamond in the rough. On top of having many high-quality research professors, the collective efforts of students, faculty, and staff helps to create a nurturing environment which brings out the best researcher a person can become. ”
Donovan Vincent
Doctoral student