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The
University offers work leading to the master of arts degree in astronomy,
computer science, earth and environmental sciences, mathematics, music,
physics, and psychology and to the doctor of philosophy in biology,
chemistry, ethnomusicology,
mathematics,
molecular biology and biochemistry, and physics. Theses and dissertations
are required for these degrees. An interdepartmental program leading to
the Ph.D. degree is offered jointly by the chemistry and physics
departments. An interdepartmental program in molecular biophysics leading
to the Ph.D. is offered by the departments of molecular biology and
biochemistry and chemistry.
All graduate instruction is scheduled within the academic calendar
of two semesters from September to June. Summer work consisting of
independent study or research is encouraged. No evening courses or summer
school courses are available.
Course
choice is flexible and depends on departmental and advisors’
recommendations. Graduate programs are small enough to permit close
attention to the needs and interests of the student. The faculty-student
ratio for graduate studies is about one to five, and class size for most
graduate courses is from three to eight. There is considerable variation
among programs in format, requirements, and methods of work. The programs
are innovative with respect to the needs and opportunities of the
particular fields of knowledge with which they deal.
Visit specific departments for more information on admissions
requirements.
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