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Chemistry, MS: Curriculum

Overview

30 - 36 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED

The MS in Chemistry and MS in Biochemistry require 30 credit hours, while the MS in Clinical Chemistry requires 36 credit hours. Students also have the option of pursuing a research track.

Students typically enter graduate programs in chemistry or biochemistry with undergraduate majors in chemistry, biology, or another natural science. In the case of the clinical chemistry program, they may also enter with an undergraduate major in medical technology.

Core courses within each program are required of all candidates. Since these are the fundamental courses that form the basis of the comprehensive examinations, it is essential that they be taken first in any candidate’s program before any electives.

Courses

Core courses (21 credits required):
CHEM 530: Structural Organic Chemistry
CHEM 531: Mechanistic Organic Chemistry
CHEM 540: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 562: Advanced Quantum Chemistry
CHEM 563: Advanced Thermodynamics and Equilibrium
CHEM 570: Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 571: Analytical Methods *

Electives/Thesis (9 credits required)
 
* May be waived for individuals who have previously taken an equivalent instrumental analysis laboratory course.
Core courses (18 credits required):
CHEM 531: Mechanistic Organic Chemistry
CHEM 550: Biochemical Structure and Function
CHEM 551: Biocatalysis and Metabolism
CHEM 563: Advanced Thermodynamics and Equilibrium
CHEM 570: Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 571: Analytical Methods*

Electives/Thesis (12 credits required)

* May be waived for individuals who have previously taken an equivalent instrumental analysis laboratory course. With permission, CHEM 560/CHEM 561 may be substituted for CHEM 563 for those with a less complete background.
Core courses (27 credits required):
CHEM 531: Mechanistic Organic Chemistry
CHEM 550: Biochemical Structure and Function
CHEM 551: Biocatalysis and Metabolism
CHEM 554: Biochemistry of Disease
CHEM 555: Chemical Toxicology
CHEM 556: Clinical Quality Control*
CHEM 565: Instrumental Electronics
CHEM 570: Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 571: Analytical Methods+

Electives/Thesis (9 credits required)

* While registered for CHEM 556, the student will participate in a clinical affiliation. This course will ordinarily be taken as the last course in the student’s program.
+ May be waived for individuals who have previously taken an equivalent instrumental analysis laboratory course.

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