Chemistry

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Ph.D. Program

For Ph.D. students, there are no specific course requirements beyond the core courses. The academic program is determined through the action of the student's graduate research mentor and graduate research committee. The student is required to successfully complete their departmental seminar by the end of their second year. A written qualifying examination must be passed in the student's area of specialization. If failure occurs, only one repeat exam is allowed. An original research proposal must be successfully defended within 12 months of completion of the written qualifying examination. If failure occurs, one repeat defense is allowed. Once admitted to candidacy for the Ph.D. degree, the student must write and successfully defend a research dissertation.