This program is research based and a thesis of original research is required for graduation.

Placement examinations covering the fields of analytical, organic, inorganic, biochemistry and physical chemistry are scheduled during the week preceding each semester. If you are a new student, you are required to take all examinations before you start classes unless entering with an acknowledged deficiency). If you fail a placement examination, you will be required to attend the corresponding undergraduate course, if available, or repeat the placement examination if so advised. Enrollment in a 600-level chemistry course is not permitted unless the appropriate placement examination has been passed.