Degree Pathway for Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, Analytical Specialization
This pathway is for students entering Spring 2026 and Before.
This is 45 minimum credit program.
| Required Courses* | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| Total | 21 | |
| CHEM.5140 | Advanced Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
CHEM.5230 OR | Organic reaction Mechanisms Structural Analysis | 3 |
| CHEM.5320 | Advanced Physical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM.5340 | Quantum Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM.5430 | Modern Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM.5500 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM.5800 | Advanced Analytical Biochemistry | 3 |
Advanced Electives For the Analytical Chemistry Option, any graduate Chemistry course may count toward advanced electives. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| Total | 6 | |
| CHEM.5XXX | Advanced Elective 1 | 3 |
| CHEM.5XXX | Advanced Elective 2 | 3 |
| Research | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| Total | 18 | |
| XXXX.XXXX | Dissertation / Research | 18 minimum |
*Note: With the exception of CHEM.5140, Advanced Analytical Chemistry, one of the core courses may be substituted but only with the permission of the student's faculty advisor and the analytical coordinator. Of the remaining 15 credits at least 6 must be in chemistry. The approval of the advisor and analytical coordinator are required for non-chemistry courses. Such courses must be justified as being relevant to the student's course of study.
Total Credits = 45
Last updated: 7/28/2020