Graduate Coursework
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36.0 units of core academic coursework with a letter grade of B or better, in each course, is required. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained. |
At least 36 units of upper-division and graduate courses must be completed, including no fewer than 24 units in graduate courses (those numbered 200+) in the major subject or in graduate courses related to that subject as approved by the Faculty Graduate Advisor.
At least 20 of the 30 units must be in 200 – 289 level courses, and no more than 12 of the 36 units may be in CHEM 596.
Courses must be approved by the Faculty Area Advisor in order to ensure appropriate breadth and degree of specialization. Under no circumstances will units completed in courses numbered either 501-A-B-C, 502A-B-C, 597, 598, or 599 be used to satisfy any of the university minimum requirements.
All courses must be completed with a grade of B or better.
Seminar Requirement (CHEM 290)
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A letter grade of B or better must be achieved in CHEM 290. |
This course requires delivery of a seminar related to your group’s research.
A letter grade of B or better must be achieved in CHEM 290.
If continuing in the Ph.D. program, this requirement must be completed before taking the Advancement to Candidacy Exam.
Examination Committee for the Degree of Master of Arts
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Students should notify the Staff and Faculty Graduate Program Advisors of their committee makeup. The Faculty Graduate Program Advisor will sign off on your committee. |
Committees comprise of at least three ladder faculty (not temporary faculty) members:
Faculty Member from your general area of research
Faculty Member from your general area of research
Faculty Member outside of your general area of research2 faculty members (including your Chair) must be in your home department
At least 1 faculty member must be independent of the thesis project
The student will meet with all committee members at least once a year to discuss progress, receive input and feedback, and discuss any concerns they might have
At the department's discretion, a non-ladder faculty member may serve as a fourth committee member.
M.A. committees require a minimum of 3 UC ladder faculty:
Annual Exam Committee Meetings
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Submit your Annual Committee Meeting Signature Page to the Staff Graduate Advisor once completed. |
The student will meet with all exam committee members collectively at least once per year to discuss and reflect on progress and future plans in the program, receive input and feedback, and present any concerns or potential issues that you may have.
Refer to this page for more information on meeting frequency, scheduling, and structure.
Comprehensive Final Exam
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The student is in charge of scheduling the exam. For students who fail the comprehensive examination on the first try, the decision to allow a second attempt is at the discretion of the Examination Committee. |
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