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, especially Drug Discovery, Computational Chemistry & Biology or Analytical Chemistry.
Chemistry Curriculum
Core Courses in Chemistry
| CH 520 | Advanced Physical Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 610 | Advanced Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 640 | Advanced Organic and Heterocyclic Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 662 | Separation Methods in Analytical and Organic Chemistry | 3 |
Technical Elective Courses
Students are required to complete 18 credits of technical electives, which can include 6 credits of unrestricted electives. Research is 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, especially in Drug Discovery, Analytical Chemistry or Computational Chemistry and Biology.
| BIO 526 | Cancer Biology | 3 |
| BIO 568 | Computational Biology | 3 |
| BIO 583 | Physiology | 3 |
| BIO 586 | Immunology | 3 |
| BIO 682 | Biochemical Laboratory Techniques | 3 |
| BIO 684 | Molecular Biology Laboratory Techniques | 3 |
| BIO 687 | Molecular Genetics | 3 |
| BIO 690 | Cellular Signal Transduction | 3 |
| CH 550 | Spectra and Structure | 3 |
| CH 561 | Instrumental Methods of Analysis | 3 |
| CH 580 | Biochemistry I - Cellular Metabolism and Regulation | 3 |
| CH 581 | Biochemistry II: Biomolecular Structure and Function | 3 |
| CH 582 | Biophysical Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 620 | Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics | 3 |
| CH 642 | Synthetic Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 646 | Chemistry of Natural Products | 3 |
| CH 660 | Advanced Instrumental Analysis | 3 |
| CH 664 | Computer Methods in Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 666 | Modern Mass Spectrometry | 3 |
| CH 685 | Medicinal Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 669 | Applied Quantum Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 674 | Polymer Functionality | 3 |
| CH 800 | Special Research Problems in Chemistry | 1-6 |
| CH 900 | Masters Thesis in Chemistry/Chemical Biology | 1-10 |