Chemistry Graduate Requirements
Graduation and Program Requirements for Graduate Students in Chemistry & Biochemistry
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- Coursework Requirements
- Demonstration of Breadth of Knowledge Competency
- Depth of Knowledge, Major Course Requirements
- Seminar & Colloquia
- Coursework Expectations
- Elective Courses Outside Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Grade Standards
- Graduate Research Expectations
- Requirements for Students Supported on Teaching Assistantships
- Selection of Research Adviser and Thesis or Dissertation Committee
- M.S. Specific Requirements
- Thesis
- Oral Defense
- Additional Requirements
- Double Master's with Leipzig University Requirements
- Ph.D. Specific Requirements
- Advancement to Ph.D. Candidacy
- Pre-Defense Committee Meeting
- Dissertation
- Dissertation Defense
- Additional Requirements
- Policies & Procedures
- Limits on Financial Support
- Termination of Financial Support or Dismissal from Program
- University Requirements
- Professional Ethical Conduct
- Changes in Coursework Requirements
- Keys
- Computer Usage
- Research Proposal Requirements
- Progress Toward Degree Expectations
- Teaching Assistant Expectations
- Professional Ethical Conduct
Candidates for a graduate degree from the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department at Ohio University must demonstrate the ability to plan, execute, evaluate, and communicate original chemical research. Candidates are expected to develop specialized research skills in order to carry out this work effectively.
The Chemistry & Biochemistry Department reserves the right to change or modify these requirements as necessary and without prior notice.