Degree Pathway for Master of Science in Chemistry, Organic Specialization
A minimum of 30 credits is required for the Master of Science degree in Chemistry, with 18 credits being earned in courses; and 12 credits earned in graduate research.
| Required for Organic Specialization | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| Total | 9 | |
| CHEM.5230 | Organic Reactions, Mechanics | 3 |
| CHEM.5680 | Structural Analysis | 3 |
| CHEM.5850 | Modern Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| Additional Courses for the Organic Specialization (Choose at least 2) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| Total | 6 | |
| CHEM.5320 | Advanced Physical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM.5500 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM.5240 | Organic Synthesis | 3 |
| CHEM.5430 | Modern Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM.5660 | Nanomaterials and Nanostructures | 3 |
| CHEM.5950 | Supermolecular Chemistry | 3 |
For a MS with thesis, include 12 credits (4 courses) of laboratory research and choose any 1 graduate (5000-level or higher) chemistry course (worth the final 3 credits to complete 30 credits)
For an non-thesis MS, choose any 4 graduate (5000 level or higher) chemistry courses (worth the final 15 credits to complete 30 credits). The Non-thesis Master of Science degree requires 30 credits of course work earned in 3-credit graduate courses exclusive of seminar and colloquium (CHEM.6010, CHEM.6020, CHEM.6030, CHEM.6040).
Total Credits = 30
Last updated: 10/22/24