Admission decisions are made as completed applications are received. Students in this program should have present or past experience in a research laboratory. The M.S. degree in chemistry requires 27 hours of course work and research leading to completion of a thesis. In the doctoral program, emphasis is placed on original research and a comprehensive knowledge of one's chosen field. Incoming graduate students are supported by departmental teaching assistantships.
Outstanding applicants are eligible for supplemental fellowships during their first year of study.
The department also has fellowships for students interested in the area of electronic materials, biotechnology and pharmaceutical and synthetic organic chemistry. Several new faculty have been added in the last few years, thereby enhancing opportunities for graduate research. CH 610 Special Topics. CH 615 Advanced Special Topics. CH 677 Advanced Chemistry Projects.