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These are organized in two tracks. For most students they will be the standardized, multiple-choice tests written by the American Chemical Society. In format, these resemble the advanced chemistry subject GRE exam.  \nFor students pursuing biochemistry, who possess an undergraduate degree that emphasized biology over chemistry, there is a special diagnostic exam, “ Biological Chemistry”, with 60 questions. Approximately 20 questions address the chemical and physical properties of proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids and membranes; approximately 20 question address metabolism including bioorganic chemistry pathways and their regulation; and approximately 20 questions address cell and molecular biology.  \nStudents who enter the Graduate Program with combined general GRE scores (verbal + quantitative) of at least 300 (1100 on the old GRE scale) and an advanced chemistry subject GRE score in the 80th percentile, are exempt from taking the diagnostic examinations. Students specializing Biochemistry are exempt from the Biological Chemistry diagnostic requirement* if they have combined general GRE scores of at least 300 and an advanced biochemistry, cell and molecular biology subject GRE score in the 80th percentile. Students specializing in chemical physics are exempt from the requirement of taking and passing the physical chemistry diagnostic exam, if they demonstrate a combined general GRE score of at least 300 and an 80th percentile or higher ranking on the physics subject GRE; however, these students must still take two additional chemistry diagnostic exams in other areas.  \nApart from the above exceptions, all entering graduate students must take three diagnostic exams at their first opportunity after arriving at Texas Tech, one of which should be in their area of specialization. If the exam in the specialization area is not passed in the first attempt, the student will be provided with a second chance to pass this exam, at the next available opportunity approximately one semester later. All students must pass the diagnostic exam in their specialization area within these first two opportunities, in order to remain in the graduate program in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The exams are offered by each of the divisions ofthe Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry prior to registration for each fall  \nand spring semester, and at the end of the spring semester. Each exam is comprehensive, three hours in length, and covers undergraduate material only. Each student must select the three fields in which he/she will take the diagnostic exams according to the following requirements:  \nArea of specialization: Analytical Chemistry Biochemistry  \nChemical Education Chemical Physics Inorganic Chemistry  \nOrganic Chemistry Physical Chemistry  \nRequired Exams:  \npass Analytical Chemistry, take any two others  \npass ACS Biochemistry or the “Biological Chemistry”exam described above, take any two others. Physical Chemistry for Biological Sciences may be substituted for the regular Physical Chemistry exam. see “Requirements for M.S. and Ph.D. Degree with Specialization in Chemical Education.”  \npass Physical Chemistry, take any two others  \nTake Inorganic Chemistry and any two others. Pass Inorganic Chemistry or achieve 85th percentile or better on an ACS exam from another subject area.  \npass Organic Chemistry, take any two others pass Physical Chemistry, take any two others  \nIf you do not pass the diagnostic exam in your specialization area on your first attempt, then you must engage in self-study (possibly including not-for-credit enrollment in an undergraduate-level course) in that subject prior to retaking the exam the ne","cbCaieSJ1JPlif7W","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieSJ1JPlif7W","pdf",350977,"English","# Diagnostic examination structure\n## Standard track and two-area assessment\n# Exemptions and special cases\n## Biochemistry special diagnostic exam\n## GRE-based exemptions and conditional waivers\n# Required exams and passing rules\n## Three exams and comprehensive scope\n## Specialization-area retake policy\n# Exam selection by specialization\n## Required chemistry-area combinations\n# Additional requirements and review texts\n## Biochemistry laboratory course obligation\n## Suggested texts by subject area","[{\"question\":\"What must entering graduate students complete regarding diagnostic exams?\",\"answer\":\"Students must demonstrate sufficient undergraduate chemistry knowledge and be assessed in two other chemistry areas through diagnostic examinations organized in two tracks.\"},{\"question\":\"When are students exempt from taking the diagnostic examinations?\",\"answer\":\"Exemptions apply when combined general GRE scores and an advanced chemistry subject GRE score meet specified thresholds; additional conditions cover biochemistry and chemical physics specializations.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens if a student does not pass the diagnostic exam in their specialization area on the first attempt?\",\"answer\":\"The student must engage in self-study before retaking the exam at the next available opportunity about one semester later, and must pass within the first two opportunities to remain in the program.\"}]","Diagnostic Examination Requirements - Graduate Chemistry Program | PDF",1789994301]