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Graduate programs leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are
offered by the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology.
The degrees are conferred through the Purdue University
system, and entering students must meet the minimum admission
requirements of the Graduate School of Purdue University
and departmental requirements.
The Ph.D. program involves full-time, research-oriented
study. The M.S. degree can be obtained through full-time
M.S. study with thesis research, through an industrial
co-op program, or through part-time (non-thesis) study.
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Admission Requirements
The prospective student should have a baccalaureate degree from
an accredited institution, show promise of ability to engage in
advanced work, and have adequate preparation—at least 35
credit hours of chemistry broadly representative of the fields
of the discipline—in a chemistry curriculum. The GRE subject
exam in chemistry is strongly recommended and a requirement for
international student applicants.
Incoming students with an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or
higher (A=4.0) will automatically be recommended for admission as regular graduate
students. Those with a GPA below 3.0 will be admitted as temporary graduate
students with the provision that a 3.0 average must be achieved in the first
three graduate courses (or 9 credit hours) if they are to be admitted as regular
graduate students.
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Application Information
To initiate the application process, print and complete the above
Graduate Study Application Form and mail with additional information
described thereon to the Graduate Admissions Committee, Department
of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University
Indianapolis, 402 North Blackford Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202-3274. Forms
for letters of recommendation also are available (above) but letters
on letterhead are also acceptable. Inquiries concerning a
graduate program application can be made by writing to the Department
at the address on this web page or by contacting the Graduate Program
Administrator via telephone at (317) 274-6876 or e-mail at hewitt@chem.iupui.edu.
Applications for full-time study should be completed by March
for entry the following fall semester to ensure complete consideration
for fellowships and other financial support (see ‘‘Graduate
Program Financial Aid’’ in this section). Applications
for part-time graduate admission may be submitted at any time.
International applicants should be sure we have received applications
by January 31st prior to the Fall term in which admission is sought.
Temporary graduate students who wish to enroll in courses, though
not necessarily in a degree program, should contact the IUPUI Graduate
Office, Union Building 203, IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5167;
telephone (317) 274-1577. Students should be aware that no more
than 12 credit hours earned as a nondegree student may be counted
toward a degree program.
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Transfer Credit
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology will accept by
transfer a maximum of 6 hours of graduate credit, in excess of
undergraduate degree requirements, from approved institutions.
Graduate
Program Financial Aid
All full-time thesis graduate students receive support stipends
through teaching assistantships, research assistantships, departmental
fellowships, university fellowships, or through the Industrial
Co-op Program. The annual stipend for graduate study as of
the Fall 2004 semester is $19,500. Full-time students receive
fee remissions; students with assistantships and fellowships are
also eligible for health insurance.
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Ph. D. Programs
Chemistry Ph.D. Program
The Chemistry Ph.D. program is a full-time thesis-based research
program. This program contains a substantial research component
and requires original and significant research contributions
by the student. As a result, the Ph.D. student is qualified for
employment where the ability to design, develop, and complete
a research program is expected. The program is part of the Purdue
University system-wide doctoral program in chemistry, and, as
such, identical requirements apply to all campuses participating
in the program.
To establish candidacy, students must pass five written “cumulative” examinations
within their first four semesters and an oral examination prior to the end
of their fifth semester of graduate study. The oral examination will include
a discussion of the student’s research and defense of an original research
proposal that is different from the student’s thesis research.
Course requirements include a core of three courses in the student’s
major division plus three additional courses outside the major division.
A number of additional courses may be recommended that cover material appropriate
to the written part of the preliminary examination.
Joint M.D.-Ph.D. Program
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology participates
in the joint M.D.–Ph.D.
program with the Indiana University School of Medicine. In this
program, students concurrently earn an Indiana University M.D.
degree and Purdue University Ph.D. degree in chemistry. Students
take courses in both chemistry and medicine, with several courses
simultaneously satisfying both degree requirements.
Eligible students must be admitted separately to the School of Medicine and
the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. Once admission to each
is approved, students, together with advisors from medicine and chemistry,
plan a course outline for a concurrent program. Graduate and teaching assistantships
or fellowships are arranged primarily through the Department of Chemistry
and Chemical Biology.
Medical Biophysics Ph.D. Program
In cooperation with departments in the Indiana University School
of Medicine and the Purdue University School of Science, this
interdisciplinary program leads to an Indiana University Ph.D.
degree in biophysics. The program is designed to give talented
graduate students the skills required of the next generation
of biologically oriented scientists. The program combines a core
of courses in molecular and cellular biophysics with flexible
electives and a seminar program. The training is oriented primarily
toward faculty-directed research with focus points at the boundaries
of the traditional disciplines of physics, chemistry, and biology.
Prospective students should contact the director of graduate
programs in the chemistry department for further information.
Biomedical Engineering Ph D. Program
Biomedical Engineering is a rapidly emerging interdisciplinary
field combining engineering, chemistry, biology, and medicine.
The curriculum involves mathematics, engineering, and classical
and medical sciences. The Ph.D. program is a joint effort between
the Biomedical Engineering Programs at IUPUI and Purdue University,
West Lafayette. In this case, students apply to the West-Lafayette
campus and can take courses and do research at IUPUI.
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M.S. Program
The Master of Science program in Chemistry, which awards a Purdue
University degree, requires 30 credit hours of study beyond the
baccalaureate level. It is designed for students seeking careers
as professional chemists. Graduates of the program often choose
industrial positions, but others enter Ph.D. programs in chemistry
or related areas. Graduates have been placed in positions throughout
the United States and abroad.
General Degree Options and Requirements
Specific area requirements (core courses) apply for course work.
Courses from three of the following areas must be taken: analytical,
biological, inorganic, organic, and physical. Typically, students
take three courses in their primary area and two courses outside
of it to meet these requirements.
The M.S. degree can be earned through any of three different
options: the Thesis Option, the Industrial Co-op Program, and
the Nonthesis Option.
Thesis Option
This traditional full-time program requires 15 hours of course
work, 2 hours of seminar and and 13 hours of thesis research.
The research activity culminates in the completion and defense
of a thesis. This option is available to full- or part-time students.
Industrial Co-op Program
This full-time program has the same requirements as the thesis
option, but it includes industrial work experience in the Indianapolis
area. The program is described in detail under ‘‘Master
of Science Industrial Co-op Program.’’
Most chemists work in industry after completing graduate study,
but few have had the opportunity to develop an appreciation for
the nature of industrial research. The Industrial Chemistry Co-op
Program in Indianapolis is specially designed to offer an alternative
approach to career preparation. Most graduates leave this program
with a strong, research based MS degree plus industrial experience
commensurate with graduate level training, but students may also
enter the Ph.D. program after two years in the MS Co-op program.
For the few graduate Co-op programs that exist, the traditional
format has a student spending six months or a year off in industry,
with little opportunity to establish academic/industrial communication.
Students in our program are active members of the University
research group during the Co-op period. Meetings of the academic
advisor, industrial supervisor, and student to discuss progress
in all aspects of the program are encouraged.
Program Description
The Program requires 24 months of full-time study. The first
semester consists of intensive course work, interviews with
several local industrial laboratories, and familiarization
with faculty research interests. In the second semester, parallel
work experience begins consisting of 20 hours per week at the
industrial site and 20 hours per week in an academic lab. The
faculty thesis advisor and the industrial supervisor serve
together to monitor each student’s progress in the program.
Who Should Enter This Program?
Typical students who enter our Co-op program have sound academic
backgrounds, but usually little or no industrial experience.
They often face a dilemma in choosing between graduate school
or industrial positions. In many ways, our program provides
the best of both worlds. Students can learn what industry is
all about and at the same time earn a graduate degree. If an
industrial career is then chosen, our graduates are highly
marketable and are positioned to make informed choices among
available opportunities. Similarly, a sound, research based
MS degree provides excellent preparation for continued studies
toward the Ph.D. degree here or elsewhere.
Student Obligations
1. In the first semester, students (a) take courses; (b) interview
with research faculty and select a thesis advisor; (c) teach
one undergraduate chemistry laboratory section; and (d) interview
at participating industrial sites.
2. From January 1 of the first year to August 15 of the second
year, students (a) participate in industrial research (20 hours
per week); (b) conduct thesis research (minimum of 20 hours
per week); and (c) take any remaining courses.
3. The student must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of
3.00 or higher to remain in good standing in the graduate program.
Industrial Commitments
1. During the first fall of the program, each company arranges
for a co-op student group tour of their facilities, then for
individual student interviews, and finally reports their preference
of co-op students to the Director of the Co-op Program. Student
placements are be based on the mutual preferences of the industrial
representatives, departmental representatives, and the graduate
students.
2. The industrial supervisor will be an ex officio member
of the co-op student’s thesis committee.
Chemistry Department Obligations
1. The Chemistry Department distributes stipends on a monthly
basis. Students who entered the program in Fall, 2004 semester
received $1625/month (for a total annual stipend of $19,500).
Co-op students receive the standard university health insurance
package for graduate students.
2. The Chemistry Department contributes the academic fees
of the student. However, students are responsible for an annual
state-mandated payment of about $600 whether a resident or
non-resident.
3. The Department monitors student progress both academically
and at the industrial site through the industrial supervisor.
4. For more information contact Professor Paul Dubin at (317)-274-6879
or dubin@chem.iupui.edu
Nonthesis Option
The nonthesis option requires 30 hours of course work alone.
Because research experience is essential in an advanced chemistry
program, this option is recommended for part-time students only.
Students in this option usually are employed full time and are
engaged in research activity as part of their employment. However,
nonthesis students may still enroll in a limited amount of research
study that applies to the degree requirements (usually through
CHEM 599).
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