Degree Pathway for Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, Biochemistry Option
For students entering Spring 2026 and Before.
This is 45 minimum credit program.
| Major Core Required Courses* | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| Total | 15 | |
| CHEM.5500 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM.5510 | Biochemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM.5600 | Advanced Physical Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM.5670 | Computational Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM.5700 | Protein Biochemistry | 3 |
Electives (4 courses required) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| Total | 12 | |
| CHEM.5140 | Advanced Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM.5260 | Chromatography | 3 |
| CHEM.5430 | Modern Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM.5630 | Chemistry of Natural Products | 3 |
| CHEM.5670 / CHEM.5690L | Recombinant DNA Techniques | 3/4 |
| CHEM.5930 | Immunology | 3 |
| Research | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| Total | 18 | |
| CHEM.7590 | Doctoral Dissertation / Research - Chemistry | 18 |
Total Credits = 45
Last updated: 3/26/26