The program usually requires four years of full-time study after the bachelor?s degree. Besides advanced courses, the program consists of cumulative and oral examinations, seminars and colloquia, and an original research project. At least twelve months must be spent in residence on campus while fulfilling the PhD thesis research requirement.

Full-time graduate students who maintain satisfactory academic performance while pursuing the PhD degree in chemistry normally receive a stipend for teaching and/or research, which includes full tuition and a monthly amount sufficient to cover living expenses.