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

A candidate for the combined degrees of M.S. in Chemistry and Ph.D. in Applied Science must satisfy the course requirements specified by the Applied Science Ph.D. program and all other requirements for both degrees with the following modifications: 

• The candidate will complete 30 hours of coursework for the Chemistry M.S.  
• The candidate will complete 54 credit hours for the Applied Science Ph.D. 
• The comprehensive exam for the Applied Science Ph.D. will satisfy the comprehensive exam for the Chemistry M.S. degree. 
• No Thesis is required for the Chemistry M.S. degree. 
• CHEM 700 cannot be used to satisfy requirements for either degree. The six credits of thesis required for the Chemistry M.S. degree will be replaced by approved coursework in consultation with the candidate’s advisor and Director of Graduate Studies. 

Chemistry M.S. degree candidates interested in transferring to the Applied Science Ph.D. program should apply for admission during their first year after discussing the opportunity with their research advisors. 

See the Chemistry Department website for a typical plan of study.