The
Department offers Ph.D. and M.A. degree
programs in Biochemistry, Analytical, Inorganic,
Organic, and Physical Chemistry. A Chemical
Physics program is offered jointly with
the Physics Department and joint programs
with the Schools of Business Administration
and Public Administration are available.
The Chemistry Department is at the forefront
of an interdisciplinary Photonics
Program. The Department also offers the Professional
Science Master's Program.
Doctoral Research In
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biological Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Theoretical Chemistry
Interdisciplinary Research In
- Photonics
- Environmental Chemistry
- Materials/Nano Science
- Computational/Theoretical
- Medicine
Requirements for the degree
of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
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Admission
Requirements and Deadlines
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Program Requirements
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Contacts
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About the Program
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Financing Opportunities
Research is the central focus of the
Ph.D. program. Course requirements are designed
to enhance the research capabilities of
the candidate. All Ph.D. candidates are
required to take a minimum of three (3)
courses in their major area of study and
at least three (3) elective courses related
to their research topic. For example, a
student whose major area of study is organic
chemistry would be expected to take at least
three graduate courses in Organic Chemistry
topics and three others which might include
biochemistry, physical chemistry,
as required by the details of the research
in which (s)he was engage.A student must
pass six cumulative examinations (one is
given every 5-6 weeks), with a minimum of
four passes in the student's major area.
Upon completion of the cumulative exams
that student must defend an original research
proposal before their Ph.D. committee. Students
give two seminars during the course of their
Ph.D. studies, the last one of which is
(traditionally) on their research and the
other on a topic chosen in consultation
with their research advisor. One semester
of teaching is required. Students are expected
to complete the Ph.D. program in about four
years.
General Requirements
for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree can
be found at:
http://www.temple.edu/gradbulletin/cst/chemistry_phd.htm
Requirements for the degree
of Master of Arts (M.A.)
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Admission Requirements and Deadlines
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Program
Requirements
* Contacts
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About
the Program
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Financing
Opportunities
Thesis Option
All
M.A. students must take two courses in their
major and two others in related fields.
Nine semester hours of research are also
required. Students give one seminar. Most
students complete the M.A. program in two
years.
Non
Thesis Option
Students
with extensive professional experience may
enroll for a non-thesis M.A. degree. The
requirements of this program are as outlined
above for the M.A. degree expect that research
is replaced by three additional courses
and a written comprehensive examination.
M.A.
Joint Programs with Other Schools
The Department of Chemistry also offers,
jointly with the School of Business Administration,
programs leading to M.B.A./Chemistry degree.
The School of Business should be contacted
concerning this program.
General
Requirements for the Master Degree can be
found at:
http://www.temple.edu/gradbulletin/cst/chemistry_ma.htm
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