The Department of Chemistry at Wichita State offers courses of study leading to the Master of Science (MS) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in the areas of biochemistry and analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry.

The mission of WSU's Graduate Programs in Chemistry is the preparation of students for careers ranging from teaching at postsecondary institutions to conducting research in universities, industrial settings, and government laboratories.

All MS students are required to satisfactorily complete the Professional and Scholarly Integrity Training by the end of their first semester in the program. The MS degree in chemistry requires the completion of 30 credit hours,including the presentation of a thesis based on original research. The program requires at least 6 credit hours in research, CHEM 890. Also, at least 15 credit hours in chemistry courses numbered above 701 must be taken,including CHEM 734 and at least three of the graduate chemistry core courses (715 – 723). Students must complete one enrollment in CHEM 700 and must enroll in CHEM 701 each semester of their degree program.Additional courses are selected by students in consultation with their advisor and the department’s Graduate Affairs committee.