Chemistry, MA
for the degree of Master of Arts in Chemistry
Not accepting applications at this time
Graduate Degree Programs in Chemistry
concentrations:
Astrochemistry|Computational Science & Engineering
Admission
Graduate College requirements apply. Further, applicants should have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or an approved institution of higher learning abroad, with at least 25 semester hours in chemistry (properly distributed) and a grade point average of 3.0 (A = 4.0), is required to be considered for admission to the graduate programs. Applications from students with less than the usual preparation in chemistry or with grade point averages below 3.0 may be considered on an individual basis.
International students whose native language is not English are required to have a minimum paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 580 (237 on the computer-based test). In addition, teaching is a requirement in the chemistry graduate program, and there are special requirements for applicants whose native language is not English. The University requires a minimum Test of Spoken English (TSE) score of 50. Any applicant whose native language is not English is expected to provide TSE scores in order to receive full consideration for admission and financial aid.
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores (general or subject) are not required. Please do not submit them.
Students might be admitted without a degree from their current institution under exceptional circumstances that will need to be described in detail via a letter from the applicant and a separate statement from the department head of the student's current graduate program.
Contact chemistry graduate admissions for further information. The department does not currently accept applications for the MA program.
Financial Aid
Support for graduate students is available through fellowships and assistantships. All candidates are considered for these upon application. Graduate students making normal progress toward their degrees generally receive a tuition waiver as well as a stipend.
for the degree of Master of Arts in Chemistry
Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 599 | Thesis Research (12 max applied toward degree) | 12 |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
Other Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Other requirements may overlap | |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: | 12 |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
Non-Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Hours | 32 | |
Other Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Other requirements may overlap | |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: | 20 (16 in CHEM) |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
for the degree of Master of Arts in Chemistry
NOTE: Some of the learning outcomes below were taken or adapted from the 2013 American Chemical Society Presidential Commission on Graduate Education in the Chemical Sciences. The Department of Chemistry uses these as its main guidelines.
- To have a deep working knowledge of the principles, techniques, and concepts of contemporary chemistry.
- To be able to effectively design and carry out independent research leading to new knowledge or a practical, applicable result.
- To be able to communicate clearly and effectively within and across disciplinary lines.
- To be able to educate students interested in chemical sciences.
- To be aware of and prepare for various career opportunities with an advanced degree in chemistry.
- To clearly understand the ethical conduct of research.
- To understand and adopt the best safety practices in chemical research.
for the degree of Master of Arts in Chemistry