The Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry program is intended for chemistry students who want to broaden their stock knowledge and intensify their research experience in Chemistry. The program is specially designed to bolster the competencies of MS in Chemistry graduates who are both in the academe and in the industry by specializing in one of the four traditional areas of chemistry namely: analytical, organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry. The main goal of the program is to develop the capabilities of chemists for them to play active roles in the development of science and technology in the Philippines and to be competitive in the global market. This program is the institute’s response to the call of the Philippine government to contribute to the advancement of human resources and physical facilities for research. Likewise, the Institute, through this program, aims to increase the number of PhD in Chemistry holders who shall generate research to promote socio-economic development in the country.