Texas A&M University TAMU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Chemistry PO Box 30012 Corner of Spence & Ross College Station, TX 77842-3012 US   Phone: 1-979-845-5345 Fax: 1-979-845-5211   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. - Chemistry Doctoral Ph.D. - Chemistry On Campus   The Doctor of Philosophy degree prepares students for positions in university research and teaching, industrial laboratories, and government agencies. The major emphasis in our doctoral program is research. Shortly after entering the Ph.D. program, students choose a major area of study such as inorganic, organic, analytical, physical, or biological chemistry, as well as a research advisor. The first two semesters of graduate study are designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge in their general area of research. The average course load for the first year is four to six graduate-level classes depending upon the student’s background. A vigorous seminar program also offers students an opportunity to broaden their scientific knowledge as well as to keep up with new discoveries and advances in their chosen field. Students also teach undergraduate laboratories during their first year of study. This normally entails teaching two or three laboratory sections, grading exams and laboratory reports, and holding problem sessions or assisting with the help desk in the general or organic programs. Students are provided with extensive training prior to entering the laboratory as a teaching assistant. In addition to coursework, seminars, and research, students take a series of cumulative exams during their first two years. Sometime during the second and third year of study, students take preliminary written and oral examinations. Students complete their degree requirements with a final oral defense, a departmental seminar, and the writing of a dissertation. Most students take four to five years to obtain their doctoral degree.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees BA or BS in Chemistry or related field  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Recommended minimum scores: GRE Verbal - 450 GRE Quantitative - 600 TOEFL - 600 paper, 250 computer, 100 internet based  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience N/A  Volunteer Experience N/A  Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement N/A  Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: