Chemistry

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GRADUATE FACULTY

M. Khaledi, Department Chair

Director of Graduate Programs:
C. B. Gorman, Box 8204, , chris_gorman@ncsu.edu, Chemistry

Glaxo Distinguished University Professor of Chemistry:  J. S. Lindsey
Howard J. Schaffer Distinguished Professor of Chemistry:  B. M. Novak
Kobe Steel Distinguished Professor:  D. W. Brenner

Professors: A. J. Banks, E. F. Bowden, C. L. Bumgardner, D. L. Comins, S. Franzen, C. B. Gorman, K. W. Hanck, F. C. Hentz, M. Khaledi, J. D. Martin, D. C. Muddiman, D. A. Shultz, A. I. Smirnov, G. H. Wahl, M. H. Whangbo, J. L. Whitten; Emeritus Professors: R. D. Bereman, H. H. Carmichael, L. D. Freedman, F. W. Getzen, R. H. Loeppert, C. G. Moreland, S. T. Purrington, A. F. Schreiner, E. O. Stejskal, W. P. Tucker, R. C. White; Associate Professors: C. B. Boss, A. Deiters, T. B. Gunnoe, M. T. Oliver-Hoyo, W. L. Switzer, D. W. Wertz, J. L. White; Assistant Professors: R. A. Ghiladi, L. He, E. A. Ison, P. A. Maggard, C. C. Melander, A. A. Nevzorov, T. I. Smirnova, L. A. Sombers

Fields of Graduate Instruction - Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry offers programs of study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science degrees. These degrees are based on coursework and original research. Many research projects merge disciplines such as biochemistry, computational science, materials science, physics, statistics and toxicology with chemistry. General courses as well as advanced and special topics courses are offered.

Admission Requirements: Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in chemistry or in a closely related field with a strong chemistry background. A GPA of at least 3.0 in the sciences is needed for consideration. GRE General Test scores are required, and the Subject Test is recommended. Admission decisions are made as completed applications are received. For most favorable consideration for the fall term, all application materials should be received by January 15 (domestic students) and January 1 (international students); for spring admission, by August 15.

Master's Degree Requirements: The Master of Science (M.S.) degree in chemistry is a research degree that requires six graduate courses, a minimum of 30 credit hours, and research leading to a thesis. 

Doctoral Degree Requirements: In the doctoral program, emphasis is placed on original research and a comprehensive knowledge of one's chosen field.

Student Financial Support: Incoming graduate students are supported by departmental teaching assistantships. Outstanding applicants are eligible for supplemental fellowships during their first year of study. Research assistantships are normally available to second-, third-, and fourth-year students. The department also has fellowships for students interested in the area of electronic materials, biotechnology and pharmaceutical and synthetic organic chemistry.

Other Relevant Information: The Department of Chemistry is one of five academic departments in the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. Fifteen new faculty members have been added in the last ten years, thereby greatly enhancing opportunities for graduate research especially in cutting edge interdisciplinary programs.

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