The department provides a high quality education in chemical principles appropriate to the needs of students from other disciplines and provides chemistry majors with a sound education in the fundamental areas of modern chemistry. A dedicated and highly trained faculty prepares students for advanced study in chemistry and other scientific disciplines by promoting academic achievement and providing state-of-the-art instrumentation.
The Graduate Program in chemistry is a thesis-based study leading to the degree of Master of Science. To be considered for admission to the program, the student must hold a bachelor of science/arts degree in chemistry. Further criteria for admission to the chemistry graduate program is
- An undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.75;
- Superior performance in undergraduate chemistry courses;
- Demonstration of purpose and motivation;
- Letters of reference.
Chemistry graduate students are given appointments as Research Assistants or Teaching Assistants. The program requires a minimum of 39 hours and takes about two and one-half years to complete.
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