This track does not involve intensive research work on a project, and replaces the research credits with additional coursework. A semester or two of research can be taken if desired but is not required, and a thesis does not have to be written / defended. This program will most likely take 2 years.
The course work includes:
(For course descriptions, please click here)
.Chemistry:
- 6 core chemistry graduate courses (CHM 5001, 5003, 5210, 5280, 5360, and 5420)
- 6 credit hours at the 5000 level from Chemistry, Biochemistry, and/or another department. Selected courses must be approved by the graduate coordinator.
- 12 credit hours which can be from graduate courses from either the Chemistry Dept. or from other Depts (pending approval from the Graduate Coordinator). Click here for detailed course list.
- In CHM 5001 you present a 40-minute literature based seminar
Biochemistry:
- 2 required core courses (CHM 5009, and 5011)
- 6 credit hours from CHM 5210, 5280, an d/or 5420
- 4 credit hours from CHM 5101, 5106, 5360
- 18 credit hours which can be from graduate courses from either the Chemistry Dept. or from other Depts (pending approval from the Graduate Coordinator). Click here for detailed course list.
Non-thesis MS track students are awarded graduate assistantships if available.
