Degree Pathway for Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry Specialization

This pathway is for students entering Spring 2026 and Before.

This is 45 minimum credit program.

Required Courses
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total12
CHEM.5240Organic Synthesis3
CHEM.5230Organic Reaction Mechanisms3
CHEM.5680Structural Analysis3
CHEM.5320Advanced Physical Chemistry3
Subject Areas (choose 5 courses)
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
CHEM.5660Nanomaterials and Nanostructures3
CHEM.6720Surface and Colloid Chemistry3
CHEM.5140Advanced Analytical Chemistry3
CHEM.5260Chromatography3
CHEM.5320Advanced Physical Chemistry3
CHEM.5340Quantum Chemistry3
CHEM.5430Modern Inorganic Chemistry3
CHEM.5500Biochemistry I3
CHEM.5510Biochemistry II3
CHEM.5620Pharmaceutical Biochemistry3
CHEM.5700Protein Chemistry3
CHEM.6310Principles of Medicinal Chemistry3
POLY.5030Advanced Polymer Science I3
POLY.5040Advanced Polymer Science II3
POLY.5110Biopolymers3
POLY.5530Organic Chemistry of Macromolocules3
Research
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total
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Research / Dissertation credits
18 minimum

Total Credits = 45

Last updated: 7/28/2020