PHD-CHEM - Ph.D. in Chemistry

Students of exceptional ability may pursue a program leading to the doctoral degree. The prospective doctoral candidate will develop a broad background in chemistry and related fields and prove his or her ability to do independent research. An early assessment of the student’s ability is achieved in the candidacy examination to be completed by the end of the third year. Research within the Chemistry department generally emphasizes environmental and human health related topics. Interdisciplinary research with other departments, such as Physics, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or Earth and Environmental Science can be pursued. Ph.D. students must meet the general degree requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree at New Mexico Tech as well as the requirements listed below.

All Ph.d student must register for Graduate Seminar(CHEM 5029/5030) every fall and spring semester that they are enrolled full-time in the graduate program