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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

ChemistryMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Chemistry

Degree

MDiv

Study Level

PHD

The University of Wyoming's Chemistry Department offers graduate degrees for students who desire to expand their knowledge beyond the 4 year Bachelor level. Our Ph.D. program is a research degree in advanced chemistry that prepares our students for careers in academia or as leaders in industry. A Master's degree is not required; students may enter directly into the Ph.D. program. Graduate Coursework and Requirements A student must take one 3 hour graduate course (5000 and above) in each of the five areas (analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, and physical), excluding special topics, tool courses 5130, 5320, 5760, and research courses. A student may also take 12 credits of any combination of CHEM 5190, 5290, 5390, 5590, or 5790. In the area selected as a major, the student will take the following as a minimum: 1.) Analytical - 5250 plus 9 hours of graduate level analytical chemistry courses; 2.) Biological - any three graduate level biological chemistry courses; 3.) Inorganic - 12 hours of graduate level inorganic chemistry courses; 4.) Organic - 5320, 5330, and 5340; 5.) Physical - any three graduate level physical chemistry courses. Students must obtain satisfactory performance on a series of written major field cumulative examinations, including special topics. Students must obtain satisfactory performance on a preliminary examination, part written and part oral. Students must present a seminar based on the dissertation research. Students must also obtain one additional credit of 5000 by presenting a divisional or departmental seminar or an oral presentation at a regional or national research meeting. In addition, students must make one presentation at the annual University of Wyoming Graduate School Symposium.

Program overview

Main Subject

Chemistry

Degree

MDiv

Study Level

PHD

The University of Wyoming's Chemistry Department offers graduate degrees for students who desire to expand their knowledge beyond the 4 year Bachelor level. Our Ph.D. program is a research degree in advanced chemistry that prepares our students for careers in academia or as leaders in industry. A Master's degree is not required; students may enter directly into the Ph.D. program. Graduate Coursework and Requirements A student must take one 3 hour graduate course (5000 and above) in each of the five areas (analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, and physical), excluding special topics, tool courses 5130, 5320, 5760, and research courses. A student may also take 12 credits of any combination of CHEM 5190, 5290, 5390, 5590, or 5790. In the area selected as a major, the student will take the following as a minimum: 1.) Analytical - 5250 plus 9 hours of graduate level analytical chemistry courses; 2.) Biological - any three graduate level biological chemistry courses; 3.) Inorganic - 12 hours of graduate level inorganic chemistry courses; 4.) Organic - 5320, 5330, and 5340; 5.) Physical - any three graduate level physical chemistry courses. Students must obtain satisfactory performance on a series of written major field cumulative examinations, including special topics. Students must obtain satisfactory performance on a preliminary examination, part written and part oral. Students must present a seminar based on the dissertation research. Students must also obtain one additional credit of 5000 by presenting a divisional or departmental seminar or an oral presentation at a regional or national research meeting. In addition, students must make one presentation at the annual University of Wyoming Graduate School Symposium.

Admission requirements

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Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited or recognized school is required. A cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 on previous coursework is required for full admission (3.25 for interdisciplinary program applicants). Other English Language Requirement: A minimum score of 540 on the written TOEFL exam.
2 Years
Jan-2000

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