Graduate Program

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of Maryland offers graduate study and research that leads to Doctoral (PhD) degrees. Most students are directly admitted to the PhD program and receive full financial support. Our department is located in the College of Chemical & Life Sciences and offers advanced degrees in both Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Graduate Student Resources

• Information for Prospective Graduate Students
• Information for Current Graduate Students
• Guide to College Park Living
• Enhancing your research experience

Graduate Program Requirements

• Criteria for Satisfactory Progress for the Ph.D. Degree
• English Language Requirements for International Students
• Short Guide to Course Requirements - Chemistry Ph.D.
• Short Guide to Course and Program Requirements - Biochemistry Ph.D
• Guidelines For Biochemistry Independent Proposal
• Ph.D. Requirements
• M.S. Requirements