Chemistry M.S.

Master of Science

Completion of the M.S. requires 30 credits of graduate work, including a minimum of 21 credits of course work. A minimum of 15 course credits in Chemistry must be at the 6000 level. One of these courses can be replaced by a course in another department with the approval of the Chemistry Graduate Committee. M.S. students may apply only one semester of CHEM 6900   towards the 30 credit minimum. The master’s degree also requires some credits of research, which may culminate in a formally presented thesis (6 to 9 credits of CHEM 6990 ) or a research project (3 credits CHEM 6970 ).

Outcomes of the Graduate Curriculum

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

• exhibit knowledge of chemical principles, theories, and their applications across the overall field of chemistry.
• demonstrate familiarity with current developments and demonstrate knowledge of the chemical literature.
• plan and carry out independent research in chemistry.
• communicate at the level of a professional scientist.