Chemistry Graduate Program offer two different degrees, Master and Doctorate. To find suggested programs for each one follow the corresponding link.
- Master of Science in Chemistry
- First Year
- 18 credits in graduate courses distributed as follows:
- 12 credits in core graduate courses (6000 level)
- 6 elective credits (6000 or 8000 level)
- Graduate Seminar Attendance (CHEM 8901-8902)
Research Teaching Assistantship (CHEM 6905-6906)
Selection of Research Advisor
Introduction to Graduate Research and
Group Meeting Attendance (January 1)
Summer (after First Year)
- Qualifying Exams (pass a minimum of two)
- Thesis Committee Selection
- Graduate Research (CHEM 8999)
Second Year
- 3 course credits (principal study area – 8000 level)
- Graduate Seminar Presentation (CHEM 8901-8902) Tips on Presenting a Good Seminar
- Presentation of Research Work Plan (Second Semester) Guidelines for the Presentation of Proposal A
Third Year and Summer
- Graduate Research
- Thesis Seminar Presentation
- Thesis Oral Defense__________________________The registration and attendance to graduate seminars (8901-8902) and group meetings each semester is an important requirement during the time the student is registered in the Graduate Program.A graduate student, bonafide and full time, should complete all the requirements for the master’s degree in three years.
- 18 credits in graduate courses distributed as follows:
- Doctorate of Philosophy in Chemistry
- First Year
- 18 credits in graduate courses distributed as follows:
- 12 credits in core graduate courses (6000 level)
- 6 elective credits (6000 or 8000 level)
Graduate Seminar Attendance (CHEM 8901-8902)
Research Teaching Assistantship (CHEM 6905-6906)
Selection of Research Advisor
Introduction to Graduate Research and
Group Meeting Attendance (January 1)
Summer (after First Year)
- 3 Qualifying Exams (pass a minimum of two)
- Dissertation Committee Selection
- Graduate Research (CHEM 8999)
Second Year
- Graduate Seminar Presentation Tips on Presenting a Good Seminar
- Graduate Research
- Graduate Courses Required
- Research Proposal A: The Research Proposal A is the student plan for the research project. Guidelines for the Presentation of Proposal A
Third Year and Summer
- Complete the graduate courses required
- Graduate Research
- Research Proposal B
The proposal B is an original research proposal. The subject of this proposal may be, but not necessarily, related to the subject of the graduate seminar.
After the Third Year
- Presentation of the dissertation Seminar
- Oral Presentation and Dissertation Defense
- Complete the required graduate course
- Graduate Researchs__________________________The registration and attendance to graduate seminars (8901-8902) and group meetings each semester is an indispensable requirement during the time the student is registered in the Graduate Program.
A graduate student, bonafide and full time, should complete all the requirements for the doctoral degree in five years.
- 18 credits in graduate courses distributed as follows: