Master of Science in Chemistry

The Master of Science in Chemistry program gives students preparation for a range of satisfying careers in chemistry towards interdisciplinary research and application with molecular, cellular and computational perspectives.   Chemistry is a field of study which seeks to describe the properties, composition, structure and process of formation of all things that make up the universe. Students work closely and learn from recognized leaders in the field, receive rigorous theoretical instruction, interdisciplinary training and exposure to experimental methods, honing lab and research skills in the various disciplines of chemistry, including organic, analytical, inorganic, physical and biochemistry with various research and mentorship opportunities. Graduates go on to thrive in academia, chemical industry, pharma, medicine in a range of expanding opportunities in chemistry.  

 

Thirty graduate credits in an approved plan of study, including 12 credits of core courses, are required for the Master of Science degree. Students need 18 technical elective credits which includes 6 unrestricted credits.  Research is strongly encouraged and can be included in the master’s degree program, either as a Special Research Problem (CH 800) or a Master’s Thesis (CH 900), and counted towards the 30 credits required for the degree.  Students need to complete two semesters of Chemistry and Chemical Biology Seminar (CH 700) for 0 credits.  Students are encouraged to choose their electives toward fulfillment of a graduate certificate.

Chemistry Curriculum

Core Courses in Chemistry

CH 520Advanced Physical Chemistry

3

CH 610Advanced Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry

3

CH 640Advanced Organic and Heterocyclic Chemistry

3

CH 662Separation Methods in Analytical and Organic Chemistry

3

Technical Elective Courses

Students are required to complete 18 credits of technical electives, which includes 6 credits of unrestricted electives. Research is strongly encouraged and can be included in the master's degree program, either as a Special Research Problem (CH 800) or a Master's Thesis (CS 900), and counted towards the 30 credits required for the degree. Students need to complete two semesters of Chemistry and Chemical Biology Seminar (CH 700) for 0 credits.

Students are encouraged to choose their electives toward fulfillment of a graduate certificate. 

CH 550Spectra and Structure

3

CH 561Instrumental Methods of Analysis

3

CH 580Biochemistry I - Cellular Metabolism and Regulation

3

CH 581Biochemistry II: Biomolecular Structure and Function

3

CH 582Biophysical Chemistry

3

CH 660Advanced Instrumental Analysis

3

CH 666Modern Mass Spectrometry

3

BIO 568Computational Biology

3

BIO 583Physiology

3

BIO 526Cancer Biology

3

BIO 586Immunology

3

BIO 682Biochemical Laboratory Techniques

3

BIO 684Molecular Biology Laboratory Techniques

3

BIO 687Molecular Genetics

3

BIO 690Cellular Signal Transduction

3

CH 685Medicinal Chemistry

3

CH 642Synthetic Organic Chemistry

3

CH 646Chemistry of Natural Products

3

CH 620Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics

3

CH 669Applied Quantum Chemistry

3

CH 664Computer Methods in Chemistry

3

CH 674Polymer Functionality

3

CH 800Special Research Problems in Chemistry

1-6

CH 900Masters Thesis in Chemistry/Chemical Biology

1-10