Chemistry Graduate Programs
Master of Science in Chemistry
Students seeking the Master of Science degree must pass the written M.S. Comprehensive Examination in their area of specialization:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Polymer Chemistry
- Physical chemistry
The student then writes a thesis based on original research, to be submitted no later than one calendar year after passing the qualifying examination. A total of 32 credit hours of coursework is required, including up to 12 hours of thesis research (CHEM 591).
Required Courses
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| An M.S. student must complete a minimum of 32 credit hours of approved graduate work this includes 2 credits hours of CHEM 585 Colloquium in Chemistry and: | |
| CHEM 505 | Spectroscopic Methods I |
| CHEM 550 | Chemical Bonding |
| CHEM 584 | Graduate Seminar |
| The student must also complete one course in inorganic chemistry: CHEM 520 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry or CHEM 521 Structural Inorganic and Solid State Chemistry; | |
| and one course in organic chemistry: CHEM 530 Organic Reaction Mechanisms or CHEM 531 Tactics of Organic Synthesis. | |
| The remainder of the program can consist of additional graduate courses and up to 12 credit hours of CHEM 591 Thesis Research. Students are strongly encouraged to choose additional courses from those listed above or: | |
| CHEM 500 | Advanced Analytical Chemistry |
| CHEM 518 | Electrochemical Methods |
| CHEM 535 | Polymer Synthesis |
| CHEM 553 | Introduction to Chemical Thermodynamics |