The Master of Science in chemistry provides training for those who wish to advance their careers in research, industry, government service or teaching. In addition to advancing students toward a doctoral program, the program also provides courses of interest to industrial chemists who already may hold advanced degrees. In addition to full-time faculty, the department of chemistry draws part-time faculty from local industries, allowing a broader range of offerings.

Admission requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university.
  • Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 24 credits in undergraduate chemistry with laboratory work, including physical and organic chemistry, a working knowledge of calculus and one year of physics with laboratory.
  • Submission of an official score report for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test taken within the last five years. (The GRE requirement is waived for applicants who have completed a master’s degree.)
  • Three letters of recommendation.

Applicants who have not completed all requirements for admission to the degree program may be permitted to enroll in classes for credit on a nonmatriculated or nondegree basis.

Degree Plan

Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 30 credits in courses prescribed or approved for the degree of Master of Science in chemistry. Compliance with the minimum course requirements listed below.

Chemistry Requirements

  • 18 credits of 6000 level or higher CHEM courses

Graduate Electives

  • 12 credits selected from any 5000 level or higher in CHEM, COSC, BIOL, MATH, PHAR, or CSCF as approved by an advisor

Thesis Option

  • Under the CHEM requirements above, complete at least 9 credits of
    • CHEM 6801
    • CHEM 6802
    • CHEM 6803