Graduate Degree Programs

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Last updated: Aug 10, 2023
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The DCB Graduate Program offers Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Master of Science (M.S.), and Master of Arts (M.A.) degrees. Upon admission, students are expected to pursue the Ph.D. program but may add or switch to the M.S. or M.A. programs at a later date if necessitated by individual circumstances.

Areas of Chemistry

Upon selection of a research advisor, students select one of the five traditional program areas and will communicate with their designated Faculty Area Advisor to progress towards degree completion. However, interdisciplinary research and exploration is common and strongly encouraged.

  • Biochemistry

  • Inorganic Chemistry

  • Materials Chemistry

  • Organic Chemistry

  • Physical Chemistry

Degree Requirements

Degree requirements for the graduate program linked below are intended to be flexible so it can be tailored as much as possible to the needs and interests of the students. Degree requirements may be altered to accommodate for technical, academic, or administrative changes. However, students are held to the requirements in effect when they enter the DCB graduate program unless they obtain an approved exception request.