Program Overview
This doctoral program in Chemistry prepares students for advanced research and careers in various fields, including chemical research, teaching, and industry. It requires 60 credit hours, including research, and involves coursework, original research, a dissertation, and teaching experience. The program's unique approach includes a mentoring committee that provides guidance and support throughout the student's journey.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Objective:
Prepare students for advanced study and research in chemistry, as well as careers in chemical research, teaching, medicine, environmental science, or industry.
Program Description:
This doctoral program requires a minimum of 60 credit hours, including research hours. Students demonstrate proficiency in biochemistry, organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry. They conduct original research and write a dissertation. Students also attend seminars and teach as teaching assistants.
Outline:
Coursework
Research
Comprehensive Examination
Dissertation Proposal
Dissertation
Assessment:
Comprehensive Examination
- Writing an original research proposal
- Oral defense evaluated by student's committee
Dissertation Proposal
- Written component submitted to Comprehensive Examination committee and presented as a seminar
- Oral defense before the Comprehensive Examination Committee
Dissertation
- One copy submitted upon completion of research
Teaching:
Teaching Assistantships:
Available to qualified applicants
Faculty:
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry faculty provide instruction and supervision for the program.
Unique Approaches:
Comprehensive Exam Committee:
Also serves as a mentoring committee, meeting with students each spring semester to review progress and provide recommendations.
Careers:
The Ph.D. in Chemistry prepares graduates for advanced study and research in Chemistry, and for careers in the chemical industry, academia, government, and non-profit organizations.
