The course requirements for the PhD degree require that a student complete core courses in three of the four areas of chemistry (including the student’s area of research). Students must complete three additional advanced courses (of which at least two must be in the Department of Chemistry). The student must maintain a B average or better in these six courses. This research must culminate in the writing of a dissertation of demonstrable scientific merit. It is required that at least one paper be accepted in a refereed journal by the time of the oral defense.

After completion of the formal course work, tool-subject (course options for the tool-subject are available from the department), and CHEM 6010 , the student will apply to the dean of the Toulouse Graduate School for admission to candidacy for the Doctor of Philosophy degree. This should be done at least one year before graduation.