What are the GRE, GPA and TOEFL requirements for admission?
The typical profile of successful applicants to the doctoral program in Chemistry at Duke can be found here. While the department does not have minimum score requirements, the typical applicant who gains admission has an overall UGPA of 3.2 or higher, combined GRE Verbal and Quantitative scores over 1200, and previous research experience in chemistry or a related area. International applicants must submit a TOEFL exam demonstrating facility with English. The minimum TOEFL scores for admission are 550 (paper-based test), 213 (computer-based test), or 83 (iBT).The IELTS exam is also accepted, and a minimum score of 7.0 is necessary in order to be considered for admission. The GRE subject test in chemistry is recommended, but not required. Absence of a GRE subject test in chemistry will not have a negative impact on an application.
