Chemistry, M.S.

1. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher for a minimum of 30 credit hours.

2. Completion of the following courses required of all students (17 total credit hours):

• CHEG 5120 - Spectroscopic Methods of Analysis (4)
• CHEG 5300 - Chemical Bonding and Stereochemistry (3)
• CHEG 5600 - Graduate Seminar in Chemistry (1)
• CHEG 5700 - Research (1-6)
• CHEG 5900 - Thesis (3)

3. Completion of a course from at least four of the following five areas of chemistry (9 credit hours). Students will need to consult with their advisor.

4. Completion of at least two additional 5000-level courses in Chemistry or a related area (6 credit hours).

5. Successful completion of one of the following:

1. Reading proficiency exam in a foreign language
2. An approved graduate statistics course
3. An approved computer science course
4. An approved computational science course, such as Computational Chemistry (CHEG 5350 )

Year 1

Year 2

Note:

Not all courses are offered every semester.  This is only a guide.  Please consult with your advisor about specific requirements.

All students are required to complete the following courses (16 total credit hours):

1. CHEG 5110 - Spectroscopic Methods of Analysis (3 hours)
2. CHEG 5300 Chemical Bonding and Stereochemistry  
3. CHEG 5600 Graduate Seminar in Chemistry  
4. CHEG 5700 Research  
5. CHEG 5900 Thesis  

All students are required to complete a course from at least three of the five areas of chemistry (9 credit hours, Biochemistry, analytical, physical, inorganic or organic) and two additional 5000-level courses in Chemistry or a related area (6 credit hours).

All students are required to successfully complete one of the following:

1. Reading proficiency exam in foreign language
2. An approved graduate statistics course
3. An approved computer science course
4. An approved computational science course, such as Computational Chemistry (CHEG 5350 )