The Department of Chemistry offers the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Students may obtain an M.S. degree with a major in chemistry and concentrations in analytical, industrial, inorganic, organic or physical chemistry, or natural philosophy. The two M.S. degrees with specializations in natural philosophy and industrial chemistry are targeted to teachers and industrial employees, and evening classes are offered. Students have the opportunity to complete thesis or dissertation research in any of the concentration areas. Research emphases include computational chemistry, electrochemistry, materials science, molecular dynamics and kinetics, organometallic chemistry through the Center for Organometallic Research and Education, nuclear magnetic resonance, organic synthesis and mechanisms, origins of life and thermochemistry.
Interdisciplinary work is encouraged.
Research laboratories are located in the 65,000 square foot Chemistry Building and in the 60,000 square foot Science Research Building. Students must meet the admission requirements of the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies, in addition to the following program requirements. All U.S. applicants apply directly to the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies. International applicants apply to the Office of International Admissions. However, to expedite the application process, the department recommends that applicants send a copy of all application materials directly to the chair of the Graduate Affairs Committee in the chemistry department.