University of California - Irvine_additional_2018

Additional Note University of California – Irvine – Ph.D in Chemistry I PROGRAM DESCRIPTION During the course of a Ph.D., you enroll in one of the graduate program tracks listed at the bottom of this page Each has its own course requirements, but general features of all of the tracks are:  Courses: You take at least regular courses  Enrolled units: To retain full time status, you enroll in 12 units (3 courses) per quarter After you complete your coursework, these are usually research units  Grades: To remain in good academic standing, you maintain a B average  Teaching: You are required to quarters of teaching  Advisor: You choose an advisor during the 2nd quarter of the first year (or earlier)  Exams: In the analytic, atmospheric, physical, and theoretical tracks, you pass cumulative exams at end of the first year; those in the organic and inorganic tracks have their exams at the start of their 2nd year  Advancement to candidacy: You advance at start of 3rd year (Organic: End of 2nd year)  Ph D thesis defense: If you are typical, you defend your thesis at the end of your 5th year For details on the requirements of the individual tracks, click on the appropriate link below:  Analytical  Atmospheric  Chemical and Materials Physics (ChaMP)  Chemical Biology  Inorganic  Organic  Physical  Theoretical http://www.chem.uci.edu/graduate/phd-requirements-timeline II DEADLINE Applications will be reviewed beginning December and admissions will be made on a rolling basis Applicants are encouraged to apply by December for the best chance of admission The final deadline for applications is March 15 https://www.chem.uci.edu/graduate/apply III.ADMISSION REQUIREMENT  GRE general scores which include: Verbal, Quantitative, Analytical Writing You are encouraged to take the GRE exams during the fall prior to the year you Additional Note intend to apply  Chemistry Subject GRE score or subject GRE in an appropriate interdisciplinary area, such as Physics or Biochemistry, Cell, and Molecular Biology  For International Students and students who not speak English as their native language, in addition to the requirements listed above:  TOEFL iBT: An overall score of 80 on the TOEFL iBT is required for admission OR  IELTS (Academic Modules): An overall score of 7, with a score of no less than on any individual module, is required for admission PLEASE NOTE: International Student applicants are required to be eligible to serve as teaching assistants Students with a score of 26 or higher on the Speaking component of the TOEFL iBT or a score of or higher on the Speaking module of the IELTS are eligible to serve as teaching assistants http://www.chem.uci.edu/graduate/apply All applicants must meet the following minimum academic requirements:  Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized academic institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the University of California  Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 http://www.grad.uci.edu/admissions/applying-to-uci/faq.html http://www.grad.uci.edu/admissions/index.html GRE Validity Dates and Timing GRE test results are not valid for more than five years Applicants should register for either the October or December test dates to ensure the timely receipt of their score results for admission consideration At the time of test registration, students must notify the Educational Testing Service to report scores directly to UCI Scores reported by a student cannot be accepted http://www.grad.uci.edu/admissions/applying-to-uci/gre.html IV PROCESS & MAILING ADDRESS APPLY NOW: On the application form, specify School/Department: School of Physical Sciences; and Major/Degree: Chemistry-Ph.D Indicate Specific Areas of Interest in the box provided Application Fee Your application cannot be reviewed until UCI has received your non-refundable application fee ($105 for U.S Citizens and lawful U.S Permanent Residents, and $125 for all other applicants beginning for Fall '17 admission) Letters of Recommendation - three letters are required Additional Note  These may be submitted electronically by your recommenders via the online application system; or paper versions are also accepted  You are required to have three letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf The letters should be submitted by instructors in a discipline related to your proposed field of study who are in a position to analyze your abilities and academic promise Letters may be submitted online or on paper via regular mail; online submissions are strongly preferred  Online Submission  For the applicant: Letters of recommendation may be submitted online by your recommenders at any time after you start your online application It is strongly recommended that you waive or decline to waive your rights of access to your letters of recommendation (using the online application system) BEFORE you start inviting recommenders to submit their information for you Once you have started your application, you can either use the "LOR & Waiver of Access" section of the online application system or you can use the UCI Application Progress Review System to specify your recommenders and send automated invitation emails to them The automated invitation emails include all the information needed by your recommenders to submit your recommendation online After you have completed and submitted your application, you may continue to manage your list of recommenders and monitor the status of their submissions using the UCI Application Progress Review System Please note that this feature does not reflect the status of letters of recommendation that are submitted on paper  For the recommender: Please ask your student to use the UCI Application Progress Review System to send you an automated invitation email for submitting an online recommendation That email will include a secure web link for you to access the online Letter of Recommendation system and submit your recommendation for their application Please note that the online Letter of Recommendation system DOES support the upload of letter files only in PDF format, but you can also copy/paste the text of your letter for the online submission if you don't have a PDF file  Paper Submission  For the applicant: Please complete the two sections of the Paper Letter of Recommendation/Waiver of Access Form below with the heading "Applicant" and provide the mailing address of the program to which you are applying, at the end of the form Next, print out the entire form, and mail it to your recommender Your recommender should complete the form and mail it Additional Note to the address that you have indicated on the form  For the recommender: Your student should complete the "Applicant" sections of the form below and the mailing address and send the form to you Please complete the "Recommender" sections of the form and mail the form to the address provided by your student at the end of the form Official GRE scores: The institution code for UCI is 4859 The UCI Chemistry Department code is 0301 Official TOEFL or IELTS  If required; scores will be sent directly to UC Irvine by the testing agency Please choose Institution Code 4859  How can I have my IELTS test scores sent to UC Irvine? You should contact the test center directly where you took the IELTS test and request that your test scores be sent electronically using the IELTS system All IELTS test centers worldwide are able to send scores electronically to our institution Paper test score reports will not be accepted by UCI Transcripts - one official copy, non-official transcripts are unsatisfactory  Submit one official transcript for every post-secondary program attended Official transcripts must be in sealed envelopes as issued by the school(s) you have attended Request current transcripts from every post-secondary school that you have attended, including community colleges, summer sessions, and extension programs If you have attended UCI, you must request an official transcript; we cannot obtain them on your behalf All transcripts must be sent directly from the Registrar’s Office at your previous institutions to the academic program to which you applied (NOT to UCI’s Graduate Division) Statement of Purpose  Mailing Address: Attn: Graduate Admissions Chemistry Department University of California - Irvine Natural Sciences II, Room 1102 Irvine, CA 92697-2025 USA Phone: (949) 824-3082 E-mail: chemgrad@chem.ps.uci.edu Five business days after your completed application has been submitted, you may check the Application Progress Review system to see if your official test scores (GRE and TOEFL) have been received from ETS You should also monitor progress on submission of your letters of recommendation via the Application Progress Review system Additional Note http://www.chem.uci.edu/graduate/apply http://www.grad.uci.edu/admissions/applying-to-uci/index.html Which department should I indicate on the score request form? You not need to include this information as ETS will send your scores electronically to UCI Regardless of what department code you enter, your scores will be reported to UCI Can I apply before taking the GRE test? Yes, you can On the application you will enter the date you are registered to take the test I sent my recommender an invitation to submit a letter, but s/he did not receive it What should I do? It is possible that your recommender has restrictive filtering of their e-mail They will have to allow the Webmaster e-mail address or look in their junk/spam email folder, if they have one, to see if the e-mail is there You may wish to go to Application Progress Review to request that the e-mail be sent to your recommender again I would like to make a change to my online application, but I have already submitted it What should I do? After submission, your application cannot be changed by you or the Graduate Division staff You should send an e-mail to your program requesting any changes you would like to make May I apply before taking an English language proficiency test like the TOEFL? Yes, you may On the application you should enter the registration date for the test http://www.grad.uci.edu/admissions/applying-to-uci/faq.html V SOP/ESSAY/WRITING SAMPLE Statement of Purpose Describe your research interests, including research you have completed and or any papers you have published Include your career objectives and goals for graduate study http://www.chem.uci.edu/graduate/apply Applicants for our graduate programs are selected using a holistic evaluation system This essay will assist both the admissions committee and fellowship review committees to evaluate your preparation for the proposed field of study In your statement of purpose, please describe your aptitude and motivation for graduate study in your area of specialization Make sure to address the following topics:  Preparation  Academic plans and research interests Additional Note  Relevant experience  Future career goals  Why UC Irvine would be a good intellectual fit for you Formatting instructions:  1200 words maximum  Brief introduction and conclusion  Structured paragraph(s) for each topic This "Statement of Purpose" is required for all applicants and is different from the "Personal History Statement" that is also required for all applicants who are US Citizens or legal US Permanent Residents The "Statement of Purpose" is expected to focus on your academic/research experiences and interests while the "Personal History Statement" should focus on your personal background In addition to the "Statement of Purpose" and "Personal History Statement", some academic programs require applicants to provide a writing sample Applicants will be notified about any such requirements by their program and will submit any additional items separately and directly to the program Check with your department about any such additional requirements (Guidelines from the Online Application) What is the difference between “The Statement of Purpose” and “Personal History”? The "Statement of Purpose" is required for ALL applicants and should focus on your academic/research background and interests The "Personal History Statement" is required only for US citizens and legal permanent residents of the US This essay should focus on your personal background and is especially important for applicants applying for Diversity fellowships http://www.grad.uci.edu/admissions/applying-to-uci/faq.html VI ADDITIONAL NOTE FOR INT’L APPLICANT  Academic Qualifications for International Students Records Required Taiwan Bachelor’s degree, 4-7 years, depending on field of study American-style transcripts listing courses and grades Records must show numerical grades People's Bachelor's Degree, years Republic of China Complete translation listing of all courses and grades Graduation certificate Note: All records and translations must be certified by the issuing institution or Additional Note appropriate government official https://www.grad.uci.edu/admissions/applying-to-uci/internationalqualifications.php English Language Proficiency Requirements for International Student Admission Applicants whose primary language is not English are required to demonstrate proficiency in English for admission consideration A student may receive a waiver to the requirement for the TOEFL iBT or a PBT or IELTS if they completed all the requirements for their high school diploma, bachelor’s degree, or an advanced degree in a country where the primary and/or dominant language is English and English was the language of instruction of the school where the requirements were completed The list of countries where English is considered the primary or dominant language, as approved by the UC Irvine Graduate Council, is below: Table 1: Countries* Having English as the PRIMARY Language Table 2: Countries* Having English as the DOMINANT Language Anguilla Guyana Canada - Except for Quebec New Zealand (see also Table 1) Antigua and Barbuda Isle of Man Channel Islands St Lucia Ascension Jamaica Eire/Republic of Ireland Scotland (see also Table 1) Australia Montserrat Gibraltar South Africa Bahamas New Zealand (see also Table 2) Liberia Wales (see also Table 1) Barbados Northern Ireland Belize St Kitts and Nevis Bermuda Scotland (see also Table 2) Canada - Except for Quebec St Vincent and the Grenadines Dominica Trinidad and Tobago England United States Falklands Wales (see also Table 2) Grenada Virgin Islands * Includes varying political entities  The TOEFL iBT or PBT or IELTS requirement may be waived for admissions Additional Note purposes only This is not related in any way to the Oral English Language proficiency requirements for students to be appointed as TAs Departments that wish to appoint foreign students or permanent residents as TAs should communicate the appropriate Oral English language proficiency test requirements to their applicants/students  This revision pertains to the minimum UCI campus admission policy for English language proficiency Individual departments may have stricter requirements than the minimum campus standard  US citizens are not required to take the TOEFL exam TOEFL  Test results that are two years old or older are not acceptable  Results of institutional (non-ETS) administrations of the TOEFL are not acceptable TOEFL Score Requirements for Admission Consideration:  On the TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80  For the paper-based test, a minimum score of 550 IELTS As an alternative to the TOEFL, you may submit scores from the Academic Modules of the IELTS UC Irvine only accepts scores submitted electronically by the IELTS test center No paper Test Report Forms will be accepted An institutional code is not required Please contact the test center directly where you took the IELTS test and request that your test scores be sent electronically using the IELTS system All IELTS test centers worldwide are able to send scores electronically to our institution Scores are valid for two years only IELTS Score Requirements for Admission Consideration:  An overall minimum score of for admission, with a score of no less than on any individual module  Applicants who qualify for admission by the above criteria, and also achieve a score of or higher on the Speaking module may be eligible to serve as a Teaching Assistant http://www.grad.uci.edu/admissions/applying-to-uci/english-proficiency.html I am a Permanent Resident of the U.S Do I need to take the TOEFL test? Yes Permanent Residents are not automatically waived from taking the TOEFL If you completed all the requirements for your high school diploma, bachelor’s degree, or an advanced degree in the US or another country where English is the primary and/or dominant language, however, and English was the language of instruction, the TOEFL requirement may be waived for admission purposes If any transferred credits from a school in a country where English is not the primary or Additional Note dominant language are indicated on your transcript, you will be required to take one of the English proficiency tests If you have questions, please send us an e-mail I am going to complete my Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree in the US Do I need to take the TOEFL? For admission purposes, if you completed your ENTIRE degree in the US, with no credit transferred from a school in a country where English is not the primary or dominant language, you not need to take an English proficiency test When and where should I send my financial documents to get my I-20 form? When and how will I receive my I-20 form? If you are admitted, you will get information from your program about submitting financial and other documents required for the International Center at UCI to issue an I-20 (visa eligibility form) Any questions related to the I-20 should be directed to your department Please contact your department regarding when and how the I-20 will be delivered to you http://www.grad.uci.edu/admissions/applying-to-uci/faq.html  Cost http://www.reg.uci.edu/fees/2017-2018/graduate.html VII OTHER How can I check to see if UCI has received my test scores (GRE or TOEFL)? After you complete and pay for your application, the Graduate Division will process your application, which can take up to one week After your application has been processed, you may check to see if your scores have been received by using Application Progress Review (APR) How can I check on the status of my application? The Application Progress Review (APR) system is the best way to check on test scores and Letters of Recommendation submitted online There are two ways to check Additional Note on receipt of paper Letters of Recommendation and transcripts, depending on the program If you are applying to a program in the School of Information and Computer Science, Engineering, Social Sciences or the Master’s in Public Health, you should use GATS (Graduate Application Tracking System) Applicants to all other programs should e-mail program staff directly Please allow at least 30 days after you submit your application before contacting the university and only so if absolutely necessary This will allow staff to focus on processing application decisions during the busy admissions season You will receive a letter or e-mail directly from your program after a decision is made When can I expect to hear a decision on my application? Each program has its own schedule for making admissions decisions A general deadline for admission offers is April 15 Your patience is requested and greatly appreciated, as we know that waiting to hear a decision can be stressful http://www.grad.uci.edu/admissions/applying-to-uci/faq.html What must I to earn support? For the first quarters, graduate students are typically supported as teaching assistants in labs and lectures During that time, they join research groups and are usually supported as research assistants thereafter until graduation http://www.chem.uci.edu/graduate/faq ... standards equivalent to those of the University of California  Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 http://www.grad.uci.edu/admissions/applying-to-uci/faq.html http://www.grad.uci.edu/admissions/index.html... accepted by UCI Transcripts - one official copy, non-official transcripts are unsatisfactory  Submit one official transcript for every post-secondary program attended Official transcripts must... Graduate Admissions Chemistry Department University of California - Irvine Natural Sciences II, Room 1102 Irvine, CA 9269 7-2 025 USA Phone: (949) 82 4-3 082 E-mail: chemgrad@chem.ps.uci.edu Five business