Graduate Degree Programs

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.

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.

Substitutions and Exceptions to Degree Requirements and Policies

Substitutions and exceptions to departmental requirements and policies may be requested via the DCB Graduate Student Degree Requirements Petition. Students should discuss degree requirement substitution and exception requests with the Staff Graduate Advisor prior to completing the petition.

The nature of the request will determine which approvals are required, but may include any or all of the following:

Students granted a waiver or substitution of departmental requirements by faculty within the department are not exempt from any Graduate Division requirements. Students wishing to request an exception to Graduate Division requirements or policy should consult the Graduate Policies and Procedures Handbook and discuss their unique situation with the Staff Graduate Advisor.