Scheme of Studies of PhD Program in Biosciences / Chemistry / Environmental Sciences
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| PhD Program Duration |
| PhD degree will be conferred after completion of minimum 3-years of studies that includes course work (both core and elective), comprehensive examination and an original Dissertation Research (as per IIU rules and regulations revised on march 11, 2009). |
| General Doctoral Degree Requirements |
The doctoral degree will require completing the following:
- Course work (18 Credit Hours) of core and elective courses during first 2-semesters. However, an additional course work will be required as deficiency seen depend on conditions on recommendation of PhD supervisor.
- Qualifying Comprehensive Examination
- Individual Doctoral Dissertation Research under supervision
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| Complete Requirements for Doctoral Degree |
| COURSE WORK |
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Course Work Credit Hours |
18 (6 Courses) |
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Core Courses: |
9 (3 courses) |
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Elective Courses: |
9 (3 courses) |
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Comprehensive Exam |
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| Dissertation Research |
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36 |
| Total Credit Hours |
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54 |
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| Note: Doctoral candidates will be asked to register additional course as prescribed by the Graduate advisor, Graduate Advisory committee or Graduate Supervisor during course of study. |
Total Credit Hours: 54
PhD Core Courses: (9 credit hours)
PhD Elective Courses: (9 credit hours)
Dissertation Research (36 credit hours) |
