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CHEM 5620: Advanced Instrumental Analysis
3 credits
Theoretical and experimental treatment of gas and liquid chromatography, Fourier-transform NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours).
Graduate
Chemistry, Ph.D.
Prepare yourself for employment as a professional chemist in academia, industrial, or government research laboratories, and more.
About the Ph.D. in Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry in the College of Liberal Arts offers the Ph.D. in Chemistry. It is designed for those who intend to seek employment as a professional chemist in academia, industrial, or government research laboratories, or in other vocations where specialized knowledge in chemistry is desired or required.
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Program Information
Degree
Ph.D. in Chemistry
Required Credit Hours
54
Program Type
Doctorate Program
Program Location
School
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What are some courses you will take to earn a Ph.D. in Chemistry?
Here are some graduate level courses you may take while pursuing the Ph.D. in Chemistry.
GR
CHEM 7650: Bioinorganic Chemistry
3 credits
The role of metal ions in biological processes; structure of metal ion complexes; mechanisms of enzyme-metal complex catalysis.
GR
CHEM 7620: Theory of Molecular Structure
3 credits
Theoretical studies of rotational, vibrational, and electronic spectra; magnetic spectroscopy; molecular beam and laser scattering.
GR
CHEM 5550: Teaching Undergraduate Science
3 credits
This course is designed for STEM graduate students and upper-level undergraduates seeking a career in academe. This course includes both discussion and practice of effective teaching techniques, assessments and technologies, an overview of current science education research, and equity and inclusion in the undergraduate science classroom. Graduate student status in a STEM program or consent of the instructor
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CHEM 5440: Chemical Applications of Group Theory
3 credits
Introduction to the principles of symmetry and group theory and their application to the description of molecular structure in terms of the chemical bonding models (VB, MO, and LF) and spectral properties (magnetic, vibrational, and electronic).
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CHEM 5240: Principles of Organic Chemistry
3 credits
A survey of the basic principles of organic chemistry with physical chemical principles.
Ph.D. in Chemistry Program Details
Learn about the application process, financial support, and the facilities available to you. Find curriculum and degree requirements in the Course Catalog.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review begins in December with a deadline on April 1
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry welcomes student applications.
- Complete the Graduate School’s Online Application.
- Upload Supplemental Application materials for the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry to the link provided on the application.
To be admitted to a graduate degree program in full standing, a student must have completed a B.S. degree in chemistry with an average grade of B. Exceptionally qualified students who have not completed a B.S. degree in chemistry but have a degree in a related field (such as biology, engineering, physics, pharmacology, or pharmacy) may be admitted. However they should expect to present a clear case in their personal statement for admission. Additionally, they should expect to be provisionally admitted until specified conditions are satisfied such as prerequisite coursework or other expectations.
Teaching and research assistantships are available to qualified applicants. Students with a graduate assistantship funded in the department receive:
- a scholarship that covers some or all of the tuition and non-residency fee, if applicable, for regular semesters
- subsidized health insurance.
For more information, visit Graduate Programs in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
The Graduate School's financial aid webpage lists a variety of funding possibilities, including summer support and a recruiting fellowship program that promotes academic excellence and access to graduate education.
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is located in Coulter Hall, which houses teaching and research laboratories and a machine shop including glass blowing equipment.
The Science Library, housed in the Thad Cochran Research Center adjacent to Coulter Hall, contains more than 20,000 chemistry books and journals and subscribes to more than 140 chemistry research journals.
The department also benefits from the presence of several other on-campus research programs and facilities.
- Mississippi Center for Supercomputing Research
- National Center for Physical Acoustics
- National Center for Natural Products Research
- School of Engineering
- Nano-Bio ImmunoEngineering Consortium (NIEC)
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
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