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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
Required Courses
- CHM 520: Instrumental Analysis (4 hrs.)
- CHM 524: Fundamentals of Separation Science (3 hrs.)
- CHM 536: Inorganic Chemistry (3 hrs.)
- CHM 576: Physical Chemistry II (3 hrs.)
- CHM 580 Literature Seminar in Chemistry and Biochemistry (1 hr.)
- CHM 697: Research (10 hrs.)
- CHM 699: Thesis (1 hr.)
MA Program Requirements
Core Requirements – 9 hrs.
- CHM 536 Inorganic Chemistry (3 hrs.)
- CHM 560 Biochemistry (3 hrs.)
- CHM 570 Physical Chemistry I (3 hrs.)
- CHM 576 Physical Chemistry II (3 hrs.)
Additional Requirements – 8 hrs.
- CHM 520 Instrumental Analysis (4 hrs.)
- CHM 524 Fundamentals of Separation Science (3 hrs.)
- CHM 686 Literature Review (1 hr.)
Electives – 16 hrs.
- CHM 537 Inorganic Chemistry Lab (1 hr.)
- CHM 541 Materials Chemistry Lab (1 hr.)
- CHM 561 Biochemistry Lab (1 hr.)
- CHM 571 Physical Chemistry I Lab (1 hr.)
- CHM 599 Research (1-2 hrs.)
- CHM 697 Research (1-2 hrs.)
Career Opportunities
- Eli Lilly and Co.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Central Minnesota Renewables
- U.S. Patent Office