Degree Pathway for Master of Science in Chemistry - Physical 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. Of the 18 course credit minimum, exclusive of research, a minimum of 15 credits must be taken in chemistry. The remaining course credits (3 or more) may be taken in chemistry or in related fields such as physics, mathematics, biology or engineering.
| Additional Required Courses for the Physical Specialization (Choose Two) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| Total | 6 | |
| CHEM.5360 | Advanced Materials Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM.5221 | Solid-State Materials Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM.5660 | Nanomaterials and Nanostructures | 3 |
| CHEM.5950 | Supermolecular Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM.5230 | Organic Reaction Mechanisms | 3 |
| CHEM.5430 | Modern Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| POLY.5040 | Advanced Polymer Science II | 3 |
For an 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 MS without thesis, 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