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 12 credit hours of Biophysical Chemistry area core coursework.
• A minimum of 9 credits in interdisciplinary electives approved by the Biophysical Chemistry Concentration.
• A minimum of 4 credits of CHEM 8800 (Seminar in Chemistry).
• A minimum of 6 credits of CHEM 8900 (Directed Study in Chemistry)
• A minimum of 50 hours of research, at least 30 hours of which must be Dissertation Research (CHEM 9999).

* The total number of credits from courses and research must add up to at least 80 credit hours. 

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