Category: Appendices

Required courses for all scholars Grading Courses are graded as Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U)or on a letter grade basis (A, A-, B+, B, B-, C, or F). Courses that offer a letter grade must be taken for a grade if they will be applied towards the requirements for candidacy. Understanding course levels Graduate courses at Emory are…

Scholars may petition the graduate program to receive a course waiver for graduate courses taken at another institution up to a maximum of 9 credit hours. An approved waiver may be applied to reduce the usual six-credit course load required for candidacy. Waivers may only be requested for courses similair to those offered at Emory. The scholar is expected to have…

The Chemistry Graduate Program does not offer admission to an MS track. However, there are limited circumstances in which the MS degree may be earned by scholars initially admitted to the PhD program. The primary resource for scholars interested in learning more about the MS degree is Section 3 of the Laney Graduate School Handbook. This…

Chemistry welcomes MD/PhD scholars who want to apply chemical methods to human health. These scholars complete the same academic program as any other PhD student except in regard to the specific program modifications outlined below. Applying to Chemistry MD/PhD scholars should apply directly to the MD/PhD program and indicate “chemistry” as a PhD field of interest. All…

Emory University offers a number of resources to scholars enrolled in academic programs. You are encouraged to familiarize yourself with these resources by reading your email, exploring university websites, visiting university offices in person, and beyond. The following list should not be considered exhaustive. It is provided as a resource to help you begin the…

Syllabi included here are for “program” courses – courses related to chemistry milestones and requirements that are taught by the DGS as Instructor of Record. Syllabi for classroom courses will be provided by the instructors and are also included in Emory’s central course atlas, when available. CHEM 504: Rotations (Updated for Fall 2024) CHEM 599R:…

Rotations – inclusive of the Exploration Period and group selection – are an opportunity to fully explore scientific opportunities at Emory and to join a group with confidence. However, the inherent uncertainty in this process can be stressful for both students and faculty. Based on feedback from both parties, clear and consistent “rules of engagement”…