化学博士课程旨在为学生提供高级课程工作和化学实验室技术的背景，这将使他们为在有经验的科学家的指导下进行原创，独立的研究做好准备，这将为学生提供可接受的贡献。当代知识体系。传统的专业领域是分析化学，无机化学，有机化学和物理化学。博士学位通常需要超过学士学位的四年学习，或至少超过硕士学位的两到三年的学习。每个学生追求的学习计划取决于个人要求，并且是通过与咨询委员会（或其临时顾问）召开的会议制定的。
The doctoral program in chemistry is designed to provide students with a background in advanced course work and chemical laboratory techniques that will prepare them to carry out, under the guidance of experienced scientists, an original, independent investigation that will lead to an acceptable contribution to the body of contemporary knowledge. Traditional areas of specialization are Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry. The doctoral degree normally requires four years of study beyond the bachelor's degree or a minimum of two to three years beyond the master's degree. The plan of study pursued by each student is dependent on individual requirements and is developed through a conference with the Advisory Committee (or with his or her temporary advisor).