Degree Requirements

A minimum of 30 degree credits is required. Students must attain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the core courses listed below, and a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.

Seminar: In addition to the minimum 30 degree credits required, all students who receive departmental or research-based awards must enroll each semester in CHEM 791 Graduate Seminar.

M.S. in Chemistry (courses only)

Required Courses12
Take four of the following five core courses:
Advanced Organic Chemistry I: Structure
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Advanced Physical Chemistry
Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
Biochemistry
If a student successfully completes all five core courses, one course will count towards fulfilling the electives requirement. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Elective Courses
Two 600- or 700-level chemical engineering or chemistry courses6
Four electives 112
Total Credits30

M.S. in Chemistry (Master's thesis)

Required Courses12
Take four of the following five core courses:
Advanced Organic Chemistry I: Structure
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Advanced Physical Chemistry
Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
Biochemistry
If a student successfully completes all five core courses, one course will count towards fulfilling the electives requirement. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Thesis 16
Track 1
Masters Project
Masters Thesis
Track 2
Masters Thesis
and Masters Thesis
Track 3
Masters Thesis
Elective Courses 2
Four electives12
Total Credits30