The Chemistry MS Program
The Chemistry department offers two MS Chemistry program plans.
Both require a total of 30 units for graduation. Plan A (M.S. with
Thesis) is designed for students interested in Ph.D programs and
laboratory-based careers. Plan B (M.S. with Comprehensive
Examination) is appropriate for students interested in teaching at
the High School and Community College level. Both plans require a
total of 30 units for graduation.
Plan A Required Coursework (30 units)
| Course Name |
Catalog Number |
Units |
| Option Courses |
12 units total selected from 4 of the 5 areas
below |
12 |
| Advanced Research Techniques |
Chem 260 |
3 |
| Seminar in Chemistry |
Chem 280 |
2 |
| Electives |
approved by coordinator |
7 |
| Research |
Chem 295 |
2 |
| Thesis |
Chem 299 |
4 |
Plan B Required Coursework (30 units)
| Course Name |
Catalog Number |
Units |
| Option Courses |
15 units total selected from all five of the
areas below |
15 |
| Advanced Research Techniques |
Chem 260 |
3 |
| Seminar in Chemistry |
Chem 280 |
2 |
| Electives |
approved by coordinator |
8 |
| Research |
Chem 295 |
2 |
Options Courses (12 units for Plan A, 15 units for Plan
B)
| |
Discipline |
Catalog Numbers |
| Area 1: |
Physical Chemistry |
Chem 211, 215 |
| Area 2: |
Organic Chemistry |
Chem 230, 235 |
| Area 3: |
Analytical Chemistry |
Chem 225, 226, 227, 228 |
| Area 4: |
Inorganic Chemistry |
Chem 220, 222 |
| Area 5: |
Biochemistry |
Chem 241A, 242 |
Students in both programs must also satisfy the Graduate Writing
Requirement. This is usually completed as part of the Advanced
Research Techniques course.
