Biophysical Chemistry Concentration

Concentration Requirements

The general requirements for the Ph.D. program are outlined in the general Ph.D. in Chemistry Section. The specific course requirements for the Biophysical Chemistry concentration are as follows:

• A minimum of 9 credit hours of Biophysical Chemistry area core coursework.
• A minimum of 6 credits in chemistry area electives approved by the Biophysical Chemistry Concentration.
• A minimum of 6 credits of electives approved by the Biophysical Chemistry Concentration.

• A minimum of 4 credits of CHEM 8800  (Seminar in Chemistry).
• A minimum of 50 hours of research, at least 30 hours of which must be Dissertation Research (CHEM 9999 ).
• 11 credits may be fulfilled by either chemistry electives or CHEM 8910 .

For an up-to-date list of Biophysical Chemistry area core and elective courses, please refer to the Biophysical Chemistry concentration audit form.