The Ph.D. in Chemistry and Biochemistry requires 56 credit hours in advanced chemical and biochemical course work and a dissertation culminating from extensive laboratory research experience carried out under the direction of a faculty advisor. The student gains experience in professional speaking by giving public oral scientific presentations through the departmental seminar program. The successful candidate will be well prepared for industrial or academic research careers in chemistry or biochemistry.

For information regarding deadlines and requirements for admission, please see https://grs.uncg.edu/programs/.

Degree Program Requirements

Required: 56 credit hours minimum

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Research Techniques (25-36 credits)
CHE 720	Introduction to Graduate Research	1
Select 24-35 credits from the following:		24-35
CHE 780	Research Problems in Chemistry and Biochemistry
CHE 799	Dissertation Research in Chemistry and Biochemistry *
Seminars (2 credits)
CHE 751	Literature Seminar	1
CHE 752	Dissertation Seminar	1
Electives (18-29 credits)
Select 18-29 credits of electives from 600- and 700-level CHE courses		18-29
Total Credit Hours		56

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A minimum of 12 credits in CHE 799 is required.

Required Milestones*

• Residency (Immersion)
• Plan of Study
• Research Competency
• Comprehensive Exam (Written & Oral)
• Dissertation Proposal
• Admission to Candidacy
• Dissertation Defense
• Filing the Final Approved Dissertation

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General information about milestones for doctoral programs is available in Section III of the Graduate Policies page in the University Catalog. For information about how milestones are accomplished for a specific program, please refer to the doctoral program's handbook.