Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
Chemistry
Area of study
Natural Science
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
This graduate program in chemistry offers a comprehensive curriculum in core and additional courses, including organic, inorganic, analytical, physical, and biological chemistry. Students must pass qualifying exams and present annual progress reports. The program culminates in a dissertation and defense, preparing graduates for careers in industry or university teaching in various chemistry fields.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Core Courses:
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Biological Chemistry
- Additional Courses:
- Experimental Techniques in Molecular Biology
- Principles of Neuroscience
- Thermodynamics
- Academic Writing for Graduate Students
- Quantum Mechanics I
- Quantum Mechanics II
- Introduction to Material Science
- Advanced Quantum Mechanics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Statistical Methods for Research II
Assessment:
- Qualifying Examinations:
- Students must pass five of fourteen qualifying exams by the end of their second year, demonstrating proficiency in core courses.
- Yearly Progress Monitoring:
- Students must present their academic progress to their advisory committee annually, and any students not making adequate progress will be given one month to correct deficiencies or face dismissal from the program.
- Dissertation Proposal Examination:
- Students must pass a written and oral defense of their preliminary dissertation research accomplishments and plans by the end of their second year.
- Dissertation and Defense:
- Students must complete and successfully defend a written dissertation of their research.
Teaching:
- Students are initially advised by a graduate faculty member recommended by the graduate program advisor and approved by the Dean of the Graduate School.
- Students should select a general research area and a research advisor or co-advisors for their dissertation by the end of their second semester in the program.
- The advisory committee assists with the student’s program of coursework, approves the dissertation topic, and administers the final dissertation oral examination.
Careers:
- Graduates are prepared for careers in either industry or university teaching in various areas of chemistry.
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