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Graduate Coursework

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A total of 36.0 units are required for the M.A. degree, at least 24 of which must be in 200-289 level courses. Core courses must be completed with a grade of B or better, and the overall minimum GPA is 3.0. The time-to-degree for the M.A. is two years.

At least 24 of the 36 units must be in 200 – 289 level courses and no more than 12 may be in CHEM 596
CHEM 501, 502, 597, 598, and 599 (or other department equivalents) are not counted toward the minimum number of units required for the degree
Courses are chosen in consultation with the student’s faculty advisor

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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.
If continuing in the Ph.D. program, this requirement must be completed before taking the Advancement to Candidacy Exam.

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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.

M.A. committees require a minimum of 3 UC ladder faculty:
- 2 faculty members (including your Chair) must be in your home department
- At least 1 faculty member must be independent of the thesis project

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Submit your Annual Committee Meeting Signature Page to the Staff Graduate Advisor once completed.

First Year: Students will meet with the department chair to review the student's academic progress, discuss experiences and challenges, and set goals for the upcoming year.
Second Year: Students will meet with their thesis committee to review their progress, address any concerns, and ensure they are on track with their research and academic objectives.
Refer to this page for more information on meeting frequency, scheduling, and structure.

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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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