Degree Requirements:

(See general College requirements in ‘Graduate Regulations ’.)

A candidate for the degree of Master of Science in Chemistry:

• Shall make a selection of graduate courses under the guidance of a departmental advisor; undergraduate courses may have to be taken or repeated in those areas where adequate preparation appears to be lacking;
• Must attend the Graduate Seminar (CHEM 665 ) during each full-time semester in residence until Research Graduate status is established, and must give two oral presentations as part of his or her Graduate seminar program;
• Must acquire at least twelve semester credits (with a minimum of six credits in Chemistry not including CHEM 665  or CHEM 700 ) in 600 level courses;
• Must prepare a Thesis based upon research carried out under the guidance of a staff member;
• Must pass a comprehensive oral examination based upon the entire work done for graduate credit and after approval of the thesis by an examining committee.