Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
The Chemistry M.S. Program of Study
The Chemistry department offers a Master of Science degree program for qualified students. It requires a total of 30 units for graduation. The M.S. (with Thesis) is designed for students interested in Ph.D. programs and laboratory-based careers.
| 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 | 1 |
| Electives | approved by coordinator | 7 |
| Research | Chem 295 | 2 |
| Thesis | Chem 299 | 5 |
| Course Name | Catalog Number | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 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 the M.S. program must also satisfy the Graduate Writing Requirement. This is usually completed as part of the Advanced Research Techniques course.
*Several topics courses (Chem 240T) are offered each semester by the graduate faculty for each area. Check with your graduate coordinator for current semester courses.
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