Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The Chemistry Department provides Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degree programs. Students pursuing an M.S. degree can choose between Plan A or Plan B to fulfill requirements. Specialization areas include analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, physical, and radionuclear chemistry. Ph.D. candidates must complete one semester as a teaching assistant. Students earn doctoral degrees by conducting original, meaningful research on chemically significant topics within the Chemistry Department. The dissertation findings should be suitable for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.