Program Overview

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Chemical Physics Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program

The Chemical Physics Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program is designed to present the most pertinent information on the courses, examinations, and other requirements of the program.

Program Handbook

This handbook is designed to present the most pertinent information on the courses, examinations, and other requirements of the Chemical Physics Ph.D. program.

Table of Contents

1. Entry into the Graduate Program in Chemical Physics

• 1.1 Admissions into the program
• 1.2 Graduate record examination scores and transcripts
• 1.3 Registration exams
• 1.4 Curriculum
• 1.5 Choice of research advisor
• 1.6 Graduate advisory committee
• 1.7 Program of study

2. General Requirements

• 2.1 Credit hours
• 2.2 Course work performance
• 2.3 Comprehensive examinations
• 2.4 Seminars
• 2.5 Time limitation for completion of advanced degrees
• 2.6 Admission to Chemical Physics from an M.S. program

3. Requirements for the Ph.D. Degree

• 3.1 Minimum credit requirements
• 3.2 Comprehensive examinations
• 3.3 Language requirement
• 3.5 Admission to candidacy
• 3.6 Approval of dissertation and final oral examination

4. Graduate Student Evaluation Procedures
5. Timetable of Events

Program Details

The University General Catalog should be consulted for authoritative information. Please note that this represents the program handbook for the current academic year only. For an archived version of a previous year's handbook, please refer to the program director.

Entry into the Graduate Program in Chemical Physics

• Admission into the program
• Graduate record examination scores and transcripts
• Registration exams
• Curriculum
• Choice of research advisor
• Graduate advisory committee
• Program of study

General Requirements

• Credit hours
• Course work performance
• Comprehensive examination
• Seminars
• Time limitation for completion of advanced degrees
• Admission to Chemical Physics from an M.S. program

Requirements for the Ph.D. Program

• Minimum credit requirements
• Comprehensive examinations
• Language requirements
• Seminar requirements
• Admission to candidacy
• Approval of dissertation and final oral examination

Graduate Student Evaluation Procedures

Graduate student evaluation procedures are in place to ensure student progress and success.

Timetable of Events

A timetable of events is provided to guide students through the program.