Graduate Programs

The Ph.D. degree in Chemistry provides students with opportunities for research in the areas of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, as well as biochemistry. Many of the research topics are built around interdisciplinary themes in biomedical research (bioanalytical, bioinorganic and biophysical chemistry) and materials science (nanomaterials, liquid crystals, photonic materials, spectroscopy, surface science).

Doctoral Program Information and Requirements

The Master of Science degree in Chemistry provides opportunity in research in the areas of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, as well as biochemistry. Many of the research topics are built around interdisciplinary themes in biomedical research (bioanalytical, bioinorganic and biophysical chemistry) and materials science (nanomaterials, liquid crystals, photonic materials, spectroscopy, surface science).

Master of Science Program Information

The Master of Arts degree in Chemistry is for students interested in gaining additional knowledge of chemistry and biochemistry beyond the bachelor’s degree. This non-thesis degree program is flexible and can be taken on a full-tine or part-time basis. Several course sequences have been designed for students interested in career advancement. The biochemistry interest area is recommended for students seeking to further develop their academic background in biochemistry and chemistry prior to applying to medical school or dental school. The industrial chemistry interest area is ideal for students seeking additional preparation for employment in the chemical industry. Current and future K-12 educators may pursue the chemical education interest area for advance chemical instruction including chemistry pedagogy.

Master of Arts Program Information

Persons with outstanding undergraduate records may be eligible for this combined degree program. The following grades are required:

1. GPA (overall and in chemistry)
   • 3.50 after 60 semester hours
   • 3.40 after 75 semester hours
   • 3.30 after 90 semester hours
   • 3.20 after 105 semester hours
2. The Combined Baccalaureate and Master's Program form needs to be completed. This includes:
   • a listing of undergraduate courses to be taken for completion of the baccalaureate degree
   • the beginning date for graduate enrollment
   • a listing of graduate courses to satisfy the undergraduate degree requirements (up to 9 graduate hours may be used). The selection of courses to be applied toward the undergraduate degree requires the approval of the Coordinator of Graduate Studies and an appropriate undergraduate dean in the College of Arts & Sciences.
3. At least three letters of recommendation from Instructors who are familiar with the achievements in coursework are also required.

Graduate courses in chemistry that could satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree will usually have the form 4/5XXXX or 4/5/7XXXX, but other graduate courses may be deemed as appropriate substitutions by the Coordinator of Graduate Studies.

Financial support for graduate study (if available) will only commence after satisfactory completion of all required courses for the Bachelor of Science degree other than those taken for combined graduate credit.