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The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is committed to excellence in graduate education, which is one of our most essential mandates. The department offers two Ph.D. programs: one in Chemistry and one in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Detailed information on these programs and their faculty, as well as application materials, can be obtained by contacting the department graduate affairs office. Contact information can be found on the home page.
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Program in Chemistry. Students are admitted to the Chemistry program in one of three areas: Inorganic, Organic or Physical Chemistry. To develop a conceptual foundation for conducting chemical research, first year students engage in a combination of coursework, study of the literature, departmental seminars, and informal discussions with faculty. These activities cultivate an ability to analyze the research literature and formulate a research strategy. Students familiarize themselves with the research pursuits of the faculty in their area of interest by attending faculty presentations and group meetings. They are encouraged to join a research group and initiate their dissertation research as early as possible.

Program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. During the first year of study, students complete four to five courses selected from an array of subjects such as macromolecular structure and function, cell biology and metabolism, molecular genetics, transcriptional control, developmental biology, neurobiology, plant biology, computational methods and biological catalysis. In addition, participation is required in a series of seminar courses on the critical analysis of experimental design in biochemistry and molecular biology. First-year students also participate in a series of 10-week research rotations, which provide students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the experimental and intellectual activities of three laboratories before selecting a permanent research adviser.
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