PhD Chemistry at University of Alabama

Programme overview

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers a research-intensive PhD program resulting in the production of significant publishable research outcomes. Completion of the PhD program typically takes 4.5-5.5 years, the bulk of which is spent conducting chemistry or biochemistry research. Additional focus will involve coursework and professional development, including the practice and maturation of written and oral communication skills.

Faculty: J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Chemistry | Duration: 66 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 66 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to meeting the general requirements of the Graduate School, entering graduate students should have completed undergraduate coursework equivalent to a BS degree in chemistry or biochemistry. See the Admission Criteria section of this catalog for more information. Candidacy to the Ph.D. program occurs when a student has completed the following: 1) all formal coursework, 2) passed CH 584 Chem Lit & Comm with a grade of 'B' or higher, 3) passed CH 681 Oral Candidacy Exam and submitted a committee-signed review form to the Graduate Director, and 4) filed for Admission to PhD Candidacy. In general, all these requirements are completed by the end of the student's sixth semester in the program. All students must enroll in CH 584 Chem Lit & Comm during their second or third semester. Successful completion of this course fulfills the departmental literature seminar requirement. Key assignments include a faculty‑ and peer‑evaluated written critical review of an approved publication in

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer (the admissions page lists Spring, and Summer/Fall priority deadlines).

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.ua.edu/

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