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Sep 07, 2024
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2024-2025 Catalog
Chemistry, MSc
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The Master of Sciences (MSc) with options in Chemistry or Biochemistry is a research Master’s degree program offered with research (thesis) and coursework (non-thesis) tracks. . It provides students with advanced courses in analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Research areas include those above and environmental chemistry. The degree program is designed for students who desire a research degree and advanced course work.
Prospective students must meet the entrance requirements of The Graduate School and of the Department of Chemistry.
Specifically, the applicant is expected to have a BA or BS degree with the equivalent of a chemistry or biochemistry major from an accredited institution, and show promise and ability to pursue advanced study and research in chemistry. Please consult with the department office for a complete program description, or contact the Master of Sciences Chemistry advisor for the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Dr. Janel Owens
Learning Outcomes for the Research Track
- Explore graduate-level coursework in chemistry or biochemistry to increase depth and breadth within disciplines of chemistry or biochemistry,
- Describe recent advances in chemistry or biochemistry,
- Develop a hypothesis, design experiments to test that hypothesis, and carry out experiments with evaluation of resultant data,
- Hone research skills and develop best practices regarding laboratory notebook upkeep and data management,
- Communicate clearly in written and oral formats
- Search for, read critically, evaluate, and summarize peer-reviewed manuscripts in the scientific literature, and
- Identify, discuss, and propose solutions for scientific problems.
Research track: (27 credits)
- 12 credits of graduate-level laboratory or lecture courses, nine of which must be in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry (CHEM 5000-level)
- 9 credits of research (CHEM 5904)
- 6 credits of thesis (CHEM 7000)
Learning Outcomes for the Course Track
- Explore graduate-level coursework in chemistry or biochemistry to increase depth and breadth within disciplines of chemistry or biochemistry,
- Describe recent advances in chemistry or biochemistry,
- Communicate clearly in written and oral formats
- Search for, read critically, evaluate, and summarize peer-reviewed manuscripts in the scientific literature, and
- Identify, discuss, and propose solutions for scientific problems.
Course track: (27 credits)
- 24 credits of graduate-level laboratory or lecture courses, 18 of which must be in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry (CHEM 5000-level). A student make take up to three credits of CHEM 5904, which will count as one course.
- 3 credits of Master’s Project (CHEM 7050)
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Course Requirements
All MSc students, whether on the research track or the course track, must take the following three courses (3 credits)
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