About the course

Research programs here are directed towards understanding disease and oxidative damage, structure/reactivity of diverse compounds and related ions, and developing computational and spectroscopic tools for structural biology and homeland defense. This generally cross-disciplinary research relies on a combination of spectroscopic, biophysical, computational, and theoretical methods to address fundamental problems in chemical dynamics, energetics, and structure. Specific examples of ongoing research in inorganic chemistry include elucidating the role of metals in biology, including diseases such as Alzheimer?s and those initiated by oxidative damage. Projects employ a variety of spectroscopies, including absorption, fluorescence, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and circular dichroism (CD). Computational and theoretical efforts that focus on strained, aromatic, and ?exotic? compounds cross the boundaries of physical, organic, and inorganic chemistry. Laser spectroscopy is applied extensively to understand photochemical events. For example, ultrafast spectroscopy initiates and probes the earliest events of photochemical reactions to understand and even predict the topology of chemical reactions. Time-correlated single-photon counting can reveal the mechanism of response of fluorescent polymers, fabricated for environmental sensing applications. Computational chemists at UMBC are developing novel methods to predict the structure and vibrational energy transfer processes in proteins. In addition, ongoing research programs focus on application of neutron scattering and terahertz spectroscopy for structural determination of macromolecular assemblies. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2023	Baltimore
Fall (August), 2024	Baltimore
Fall (August), 2025	Baltimore

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Maryland

The Graduate School recommends applicants have at least a 3.0 GPA or ?B? average when applying

　　Most students entering Ph.D. or M.S. programs in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry are expected to have majored in physics, chemistry, biochemistry or the biological sciences, however, applications will be welcomed from students with degrees in other fields, provided their records indicate ability to complete the program successfully. The desired undergraduate background generally should include courses in organic and physical chemistry, physics, calculus and the biological sciences. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Aptitude Test is required of all students and the Advanced Test (in chemistry) is recommended. Foreign students must also pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 550 or better to be admitted into the UMGSB graduate programs. Submit the application and supporting documentation (transcripts, etc.) directly to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

　　TOEFL IELTS- 6.5, IBT- 80

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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