Admissions recommendations will be based upon review of an applicant's academic record and other relevant performance indicators, set out in the following list.

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or in a related science discipline from an accredited institution in the United States or proof of equivalent education in a foreign institution.
Official transcripts of all previous academic work.
Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
Three letters of recommendation from individuals who are qualified to assess the applicant's potential for doctoral work.
A personal statement setting out the applicant's reasons for wishing to pursue a PhD in Chemistry at UTEP and future career plans.
Curriculum vitae.

If you did not attend high school in the United States and your most recent institution of learning was not located in an English-speaking country, UTEP requires you to provide evidence of English-language proficiency. Minimum score 550 on the paper-based (pBT) TOEFL. Some programs require 600 or better. Minimum score of 79 on the internet-based test (iBT), and minimum of 6.5 on IELTS.