# Independent. Exhilarating. Unparalleled.

**Source**: https://chemistry.mit.edu/academic-programs/graduate-programs/
**Parent**: https://chemistry.mit.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate-programs/chemistry-biology-major/

Our PhD program equips graduate students with the skills necessary to succeed as independent researchers.

A PhD from MIT means that I have been surrounded by the most influential people during my most formative years in training. There is never a shortage of creativity or motivation to do my best.

– Kenny Chen, Graduate Student in the Shoulders Lab

[Learn more about the MIT Chemistry Graduate Experience](https://chemistry.mit.edu/kenny-chen-graduate-student/)

## Our Graduate Program

### Prospective Students

#### [Application Process](https://chemistry.mit.edu/academic-programs/graduate-programs/application-requirements/)

#### [Application FAQs](https://chemistry.mit.edu/academic-programs/graduate-programs/faqs/)

#### [For Admitted Students](https://chemistry.mit.edu/academic-programs/graduate-programs/admitted-graduate-students/)

### Current Students

#### [PhD Program Requirements](https://chemistry.mit.edu/academic-programs/graduate-programs/phd-program-requirements/)

#### [Thesis Preparation & Submission](https://chemistry.mit.edu/academic-programs/graduate-programs/thesis-preparation/)

#### [For First Year Students](https://chemistry.mit.edu/academic-programs/graduate-programs/first-year-students/)

#### [Seminars](https://chemistry.mit.edu/seminar-programs/)

### Community

#### [Student Organizations](https://chemistry.mit.edu/academic-programs/graduate-programs/student-organizations/)

#### [Chemistry Student Seminars](https://chemistry.mit.edu/academic-programs/graduate-programs/chemistry-student-seminars/)

#### [Quality of Life](https://chemistry.mit.edu/academic-programs/graduate-programs/quality-of-life/)

[Career Development]( https://chemistry.mit.edu/academic-programs/graduate-programs/career-development/  "Career Development")

[Student Resources](https://chemistry.mit.edu/academic-programs/graduate-programs/student-resources/ "Student Resources")

### Diversity

We are committed to increasing the diversity of the MIT community.

[Learn More](https://chemistry.mit.edu/diversity/)

### Interdisciplinary Programs

Exposing students to a wide range of research options.

[Learn More](https://chemistry.mit.edu/academic-programs/graduate-programs/interdisciplinary-programs/)