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Minimum Requirements for Environmental Chemistry Ph.D.: 32 credits

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CHEM F691 is a single-credit course that must be completed twice to fulfill the program requirements.

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Approved electives are specified by the student’s committee. The following tracks are defined as a guide. Within these tracks students will be expected to complete as part of the core and electives:

1. Atmospheric Chemistry: CHEM F601, CHEM F606, CHEM F609 and CHEM F631
2. Aqueous/Environmental Geochemistry: CHEM F606 or CHEM F631; CHEM F609 and GEOS F618
3. Environmental Toxicology and Contaminant Fate: CHEM F606 or CHEM F609, CHEM F631 and CHEM F655

A customized focus area may be developed based on an appropriate sequence of core and elective courses, subject to approval by the student’s advisory committee.

See Biochemistry and Neuroscience.

See Chemistry.

Complete the following general university admission requirements for graduate programs.

1. Submit an application for admission
2. Submit official transcripts
3. Official test results: GRE scores are not required for this program, but may be considered if submitted
4. Submit resume/curriculum vitae
5. Submit statement of academic goals
6. Submit 3 letters of recommendation

International Students: Please consult UAF’s most recent application requirements regarding English language proficiency.

Additional program admission requirements and information

• A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry or a related field from an accredited, government-recognized university

• Transcripts from all universities or colleges attended: Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with the application. Official transcripts must follow prior to matriculation.

• Curriculum vitae or resume: A summary of education and work history including additional skills, certifications, and accomplishments.

• Statement of Academic Goals: A letter (no more than three pages) explaining why you want to be admitted into our program and how your academic and career goals are related to attending our institution. Mentioning specific faculty you would like to work with is highly encouraged.

• Letters of Recommendation:

  • Letters should be from individuals who can address your potential to succeed in graduate school

  • Ideally, letters of reference should come from university faculty, research staff, or professionals familiar with your academic and research achievements and also with the expectations of graduate school

  • References are asked to address writing ability, critical thinking skills, quantitative skills, and potential to succeed in a graduate program

• Note: Students are typically not admitted to the program unless a faculty advisor has agreed to serve as the mentor. Applicants should contact potential advisors before applying.

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Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Demonstrate written communication skills consistent with professional standards
• Effectively communicate their work through oral/audiovisual presentations
• Attain a level of technical/analytical ability and knowledge to function as professionals in their discipline
• Demonstrate that they can independently identify a problem and devise appropriate methods for its solution, contributing original knowledge to that field
• Have demonstrated the ability to develop new research ideas
• Make significant contributions to the peer-reviewed literature