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Chemistry (MA/MS)
A master’s degree in chemistry deepens your understanding of chemical principles while preparing you for career advancement, professional school, or PhD studies. Whether you choose the MA program—ideal for roles in sales or management—or the MS program with a research thesis, you’ll gain the expertise needed to excel in the field.
With opportunities to conduct meaningful research and present at conferences, this program equips you with the skills and knowledge to make an impact in fields like healthcare, industry, and environmental science.
Choose Your Path:
- The MA program focuses on coursework, ideal for careers in sales or management within the chemical industry.
- The MS program includes a research thesis, public presentation, and defense, preparing you for career advancement, a PhD, or medical school.
- Flexible enrollment options allow for part-time or full-time study.
Experiential Learning
Gain hands-on experience and tailor your graduate studies to fit your career goals. Whether you pursue a research-focused MA or a coursework-based MA, you’ll develop valuable skills and knowledge to advance in the field of chemistry.
- Conduct research with real-world applications in agriculture, medicine, and environmental science.
- Present findings at local, regional, and national conferences, gaining professional exposure and experience.
Program Details
In addition to the admission requirements for Graduate Education, the applicant shall have a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field and shall have completed one year each of college-level calculus and physics. The student must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work, a cumulative GPA of 2.75 in undergraduate chemistry courses, and a C or better in each of the following courses and their accompanying labs: general chemistry, organic chemistry (two semesters), and analytical chemistry (one semester) and at least one additional course in one of the fundamental areas of chemistry (physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, or biochemistry).
In addition to the admission requirements of Graduate Education, the applicant shall have a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field and shall have completed one year each of college-level calculus and physics. Successful applicants typically have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work, a cumulative GPA of 2.75 in undergraduate chemistry courses, and a C or better in each of the following courses and their accompanying labs: general chemistry, organic chemistry (two semesters), and analytical chemistry (one semester). A maximum of six credits may be transferred into the program from an accredited graduate program.
Career Opportunities
- Eli Lilly and Co.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Central Minnesota Renewables
- U.S. Patent Office