Chemistry

PhD

The aim of the Chemistry program is to give the basic advanced chemistry knowledge required at the graduate student level, to give them the ability to do research using them, to teach the research topics brought about by the latest developments in chemistry. In this regard, one of the aims is to contribute to the specialization of the department of chemistry, which is still working on the industry, to further the knowledge accumulation in the subjects of undergraduate and graduate studies. At the same time, the newly graduated Chemistry department is to make the students become more productive and qualified in their working life by providing their specialization in different subjects of the person.

Degree Requirements

Applicants can apply to our PhD programs with a BS or MS degree.  PhD students admitted with a BS degree must be completed at least 14 courses and 42 credits, as well as the seminar course, by the end of the sixth semester and take the qualifying exam no later than the seventh semester.  PhD students admitted with a MS degree must be completed at least 7 courses and 21 credits, as well as the seminar course, by the end of the fourth semester and take the qualifying exam no later than the fifth semester.  

In addition to the credit courses, students must complete the non-credit courses; CHEM 695 – PhD Thesis, CHEM 590 Seminar, ETHR 500 –  Scientific Research Methods and Research and Publication Ethics, ENGL 500 – Academic Writing, TEAC 500 – Teaching Experience, KOLT 500 -Teaching in Higher Education and LIBR 500 – Library Researcher Development.