Chemistry, PhD

Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2026-2027. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.

Total Hours: 60

Core Courses
CHEM 5001Introduction to Chemistry Research1
CHEM 5000Thesis6
CHEM 5011Graduate Seminar1
CHEM 6010Research Seminar7
CHEM 6011Advanced Seminar1
Hours Subtotal16
Electives
Select 21 hours from the following. Courses outside this list require Graduate Advisor approval.21
Foundations of Physical Chemistry
Foundations of Organic Chemistry
Foundations of Analytical Chemistry
Foundations of Inorganic Chemistry
Forensic Chemistry
Physical and Chemical Separations
Biomolecular Chemistry and Function
Polymer Chemistry
Solid State Chemistry
Reactions of Organic Compounds
Bioinorganic Chemistry
Spectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds
Computational Chemistry and Molecular Modeling
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Electroanalytical Chemistry
Physical Polymer Science
Physical Organic Chemistry
Selected Topics in Chemistry
Hours Subtotal21
Dissertation
Twenty-three hours from:23
Doctoral Dissertation Research
Hours Subtotal23
Total Hours60

Graduate College Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Requirements

Learn more about Graduate College 2026-2027 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.