M.S., Chemistry
M.S. Degree
- Complete the following admission requirements:
- Submit GRE General Test scores.
- If English is not your native language, submit scores from both the Test of Spoken English and the Test of Written English, as well as TOEFL scores. Requests, including justification, for exceptions to this requirement should be made to the chair of the department.
M.S. Degree — Biochemistry and Neuroscience Concentration
- Complete the following admission requirements:
- Submit GRE General Test scores.
- If English is not your native language, submit scores from both the Test of Spoken English and the Test of Written English, as well as TOEFL scores. Requests, including justification, for exceptions to this requirement should be made to the chair of the department.
M.S. Degree — Environmental Chemistry concentration
- Complete the following admission requirements:
- Submit GRE General Test scores.
- If English is not your native language, submit scores from both the Test of Spoken English and the Test of Written English, as well as TOEFL scores. Requests, including justification, for exceptions to this requirement should be made to the chair of the department.
Minimum Requirements for Degree: 30 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| Master’s Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the master’s degree requirements. | ||
| Program Requirements | ||
| Complete a research-based thesis. | ||
| CHEM F692 | Seminar | 2 |
| Complete at least one semester of assisting in an undergraduate chemistry laboratory. | ||
Optional Concentrations: Biochemistry and Neuroscience, Environmental Chemistry
M.S. Degree — Biochemistry and Neuroscience Concentration
Minimum Requirements for Degree: 30 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| Master’s Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the master’s degree requirements. | ||
| Program Requirements | ||
| Complete three from the following: | 9 | |
| Protein Structure and Function | ||
| Molecular Foundations of Gene Expression | ||
| Membrane Biochemistry and Biophysics | ||
| Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience | ||
| Cellular Signaling | ||
| Complete a research thesis. | ||
M.S. Degree — Environmental Chemistry concentration
Minimum Requirements for Degree: 30 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| Master’s Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the master’s degree requirements. | ||
| Program Requirements | ||
| Complete two from the following: | 6 | |
| Aquatic Chemistry | ||
| Atmospheric Chemistry | ||
| Environmental Fate and Transport | ||
| Environmental Toxicology | ||
| CHEM F691 | Research Presentation Techniques | 1 |
| CHEM F692 | Seminar | 1 |
| Complete approved electives 1 | 3-6 | |
| Complete a research thesis | 12 | |
| 1 | Approved electives are specified by the student’s committee. The following tracks are defined as a guide. Within these tracks students will be expected to complete as part of the core and electives:
A customized focus area may be developed based on an appropriate sequence of core and elective courses, subject to approval by the student’s advisory committee. |
