Chemistry M.S.

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Minimum Requirements for Chemistry M.S.: 30 credits

Optional Concentrations: Biochemistry and Neuroscience, Environmental Chemistry

General University Requirements
Complete the graduate general university requirements.
Master’s Degree Requirements
Complete the master's degree requirements.
Chemistry Program Requirements
Complete any deficiencies concurrently with this degree.
Complete two credits of advisory committee-approved seminar courses from the two seminar course choices below. 12
CHEM F688
Biochemical and Molecular Biology Seminar
CHEM F691
Research Presentation Techniques
Complete 7-10 credits of courses approved by the advisory committee. 7-10
Concentration
Complete 6-9 credits from relevant advisory committee-approved graduate-level courses or select one of the following concentrations6-9
Biochemistry and Neuroscience
Environmental Chemistry
Thesis or Project Requirements
Complete the thesis or project option as described below. 212
Total Credits30
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Students in the Biochemistry and Neuroscience concentration should take the Biochemical and Molecular Biology Seminar and students in the Environmental Chemistry concentration should take Research Presentation Techniques.

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The minimum number of credits required is 30. The required M.S. coursework above represents 18 credits. The minimum number of thesis credits required is 6. For the thesis option the remaining 6 credits can either be thesis credits or courses at the F400 level or higher.  For the project option, the remaining 6 credits can be courses at the F400 level or higher. 

Thesis or Project Options

Thesis Option 

Complete the following:
CHEM F699Thesis6
Thesis credits or committee-approved courses that are F400 level or higher.6
Submit a committee-approved, written research-based thesis proposal and pass an oral comprehensive examination centered on the proposal.
Complete a committee-approved, research-based written thesis and pass an oral defense of the thesis.
Total Credits12

Project Option 

Complete the following:
CHEM F698Non-thesis Research/Project6
Committee-approved courses that are F400 level or higher.6
Submit a committee-approved, literature-based written project proposal and pass an oral comprehensive examination centered on the proposal.
Complete a committee-approved, literature-based written project and pass an oral defense of the project.
Total Credits12

Optional Concentrations

Biochemistry and Neuroscience

Biochemistry and Neuroscience Concentration Requirements
Complete 9 credits from the following list of core courses9
CHEM F654
Protein Structure and Function
CHEM F657
Molecular Foundations of Gene Expression
CHEM F670
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
CHEM F674
Membrane Biochemistry and Biophysics
CHEM F675
Cellular Signaling
Total Credits9

Environmental Chemistry

Environmental Chemistry Concentration Requirements
Complete 6 credits from the following list of core courses: 6
CHEM F606
Atmospheric Chemistry
CHEM F609
Aqueous and Environmental Geochemistry
CHEM F631
Environmental Fate and Transport
CHEM F655
Environmental Toxicology
Total Credits6

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Admission Requirements

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.

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.

Students graduating from this program will be able to:

  • Attain a level of technical ability and knowledge to function as professionals in their discipline
  • Have performed research using technical, safety and problem-solving skills to contribute to their field
  • Have communication/presentation skills consistent with professional standards
  • Obtain employment or continue education in the field following graduation