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A limited number of students are accepted to purse Master of Science degrees in Chemistry. Typically, no financial support is provided for pursuit of these degrees. Please contact the Graduate Coordinator if you plan to apply for these programs.
The MS degree is a research degree requiring a written thesis. All students must pass a final oral examination.
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Arizona offers Ph.D. programs in both Chemistry and Biochemistry. Our, cutting-edge research programs span several traditional subdisciplines of chemistry including analytical, biochemistry, organic, physical, inorganic, chemical education and teacher preparation, as well as a broad range of multidisciplinary research programs including biological chemistry, materials science, surface science, polymer science, protein science, and gas phase and interstellar chemistry. The breadth and diversity of our program provides students considerable freedom in their Ph.D. studies.
In addition to formal Departmental appointments, our faculty members routinely participate in a number of interdisciplinary graduate training programs including the Biological Chemistry Program, Chemical Physics Program, Biochemistry and Molecular and Cellular Biology, Program in Applied Mathematics,and the Computational Modeling of Biomedical Systems. Graduate students may choose to be affiliated with any number of these programs, some of which provide research assistantships on a highly competitive basis.
The faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry consistently receive research support from the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense and Department of Energy. Annual research expenditures in the Department are in excess of $23 million. The research endeavors in the Department are further supported and enhanced by our world-class research support services.
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Three letters of recommendation. One of the letters must come from your research advisor. These letters should be submitted by your referees using the online system.
2. Transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended or are currently attending. Transcripts should be uploaded in your online application.
3. A brief Statement of Purpose, describing your past research experiences, goals, teaching experience and why you want to attend The University of Arizona.
4. TOEFL or IELTS scores.
Please self-report your total internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score and upload a copy of your score report. English proficiency is one of the conditions for admission for all applicants whose native language is not English. A minimum aggregate TOEFL score of 80, with a score of at least 24 on the speak portion is required for admission. An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) composite score of 7 (no subject area below a 6) is also acceptable.
Minimum TOEFL: 80, speak portion 24
Minimum IELTS: 7, no subject area below a 6
Typically, no financial support is provided for pursuit of a Masters of Science Degree
Please contact the Graduate Advisor if you plan to apply for this program.
International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.
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15 units - Any of the following coursework
CHEM 526b Analytical Spectrometry, 3 units
CHEM 527 Analytical Separations, 3 units
CHEM 528b Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, 3 units
CHEM 522 Electroanalytical Chemistry, 3 units
CHEM 525 Mass Spectrometry, 3 units
CHEM 595a/b Professional Development, 2 units
CHEM 510 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, 3 units
CHEM 514 Organometallic Compounds, 3 units
CHEM 515 Physical Methods in Inorganic Chemistry, 3 units
CHEM 512 Inorganic Preparations, 3 units
CHEM 545 Laboratory Methods of Organic Chemistry, 4 units
CHEM 550 Synthetic and Mechanistic Organic Chemistry, 3 units
CHEM 541 Mechanisms of Organic Reactions, 3 units
CHEM 545 Laboratory Methods of Organic Chemistry, 4 units
CHEM 542 Polymer Chemistry, 3 units
CHEM 640 Advanced Organic Synthesis, 3 units
CHEM 580 Introduction to Quantum Chemistry, 3 units
CHEM 582 Statistical Thermodynamics, 3 units
CHEM 587 Introduction to Molecular Spectroscopy, 3 units
CHEM 680 Quantum Chemistry, 3 units
CHEM 581 Mathematical Methods for Chemists, 3 units
Remaining 15 units made up by the following
CHEM 595b Group Meeting, 10 units maximum
CHEM 696a Seminar, 10 units maximum
CHEM 900 Research, 1 – 5 units per semester
CHEM 910 Thesis, 1 units
Research Directors discretion
Research Directors discretion
Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.