Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry PHD Programme By University of Kentucky |TopUniversities
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Programme overview

Main Subject

Chemistry

Degree

MDiv

Study Level

PHD

Entering students take standardized proficiency exams in analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. The scores on these exams are used by the Graduate Program Committee to help new students accelerate the course-work component of their Ph.D. program. Entering students demonstrating proficiency in these areas are only required to complete 18 credit hours of graded coursework, which may be completed in the first year. During this time, Ph.D. candidates also take cumulative exams, of which the student must pass four of 16 exams administered during the first 2 years of study. Having completed the course work and cumulative exam requirements, the candidate undergoes an oral qualifying exam in which he or she answers questions posed by his or her special advisory committee usually relating to the student's initial research plan. After that, the path is clear to the Ph.D. degree, and additional time in graduate school is simply a function of research success. Courses: Our department offers a variety of courses including two core courses in each of the five divisions. Additionally, we offer several advanced courses including Chemical Crystallography, Neurochemistry, Proteomics and Mass Spectrometry, Environmental Chemistry, Spectroscopy and Photo physics, and Inorganic Chemistry of Non-Metals. Also offered are Special Topics (CHE 580) courses. Examples of recent Special Topics courses include Materials Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry, and Polymer Chemistry. Students typically take 6 courses in their first year, and generally complete two remaining requirements in the first semester of their second year. It is possible to complete courses sooner by passing entrance exams and earning course exemptions or by transferring credit from approved M.S. programs. At least one out-of-department course or one out-of-area course is required for graduation. Some examples of courses taken by our students include Electrochemical Energy Storage (MSE 599) and Scientific Communications (BCH 780). Students considering a career in teaching may participate in the Preparing Future Faculty program. Seminars and courses are aimed to help those with academic ambitions.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Chemistry

Degree

MDiv

Study Level

PHD

Entering students take standardized proficiency exams in analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. The scores on these exams are used by the Graduate Program Committee to help new students accelerate the course-work component of their Ph.D. program. Entering students demonstrating proficiency in these areas are only required to complete 18 credit hours of graded coursework, which may be completed in the first year. During this time, Ph.D. candidates also take cumulative exams, of which the student must pass four of 16 exams administered during the first 2 years of study. Having completed the course work and cumulative exam requirements, the candidate undergoes an oral qualifying exam in which he or she answers questions posed by his or her special advisory committee usually relating to the student's initial research plan. After that, the path is clear to the Ph.D. degree, and additional time in graduate school is simply a function of research success. Courses: Our department offers a variety of courses including two core courses in each of the five divisions. Additionally, we offer several advanced courses including Chemical Crystallography, Neurochemistry, Proteomics and Mass Spectrometry, Environmental Chemistry, Spectroscopy and Photo physics, and Inorganic Chemistry of Non-Metals. Also offered are Special Topics (CHE 580) courses. Examples of recent Special Topics courses include Materials Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry, and Polymer Chemistry. Students typically take 6 courses in their first year, and generally complete two remaining requirements in the first semester of their second year. It is possible to complete courses sooner by passing entrance exams and earning course exemptions or by transferring credit from approved M.S. programs. At least one out-of-department course or one out-of-area course is required for graduation. Some examples of courses taken by our students include Electrochemical Energy Storage (MSE 599) and Scientific Communications (BCH 780). Students considering a career in teaching may participate in the Preparing Future Faculty program. Seminars and courses are aimed to help those with academic ambitions.

Admission Requirements

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Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from a fully accredited institution of higher learning. An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School. Individual departments may require higher grade point averages. Other English language requirements: a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based).

Jan-2000

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