Master of Science in Chemistry
The Master of Science in Chemistry degree program (30 semester credit hours minimum) prepares students for positions in industry or further training in chemistry or related scientific fields. Fact Sheet
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry
The PhD in Chemistry degree program (75 semester credit hours minimum beyond the baccalaureate degree) focuses on innovation and problem-solving in interdisciplinary, cutting-edge research areas such as organic and inorganic materials, nanotechnology, biotechnology and polymer chemistry. Fact Sheet
Graduate Courses
- Search all courses by semester as well as syllabi, textbook list, course evaluations and instructor CVs on CourseBook, and read current course descriptions from the graduate catalog.
Graduate Advising
Dr. Steven Nielsen is available to help students with course prerequisites, course content, enrollment, degree completion and similar matters.
Degree duration
- PhD program: The average time to degree for our 2022-23 PhD graduates is 5.1 years. This is almost a year shorter than the 2022 national median of 6.0 years for physical sciences.
- MS programs: These are designed for completion in two years by a full-time student.
Placement of Graduates
Our PhD graduates, both domestic and international, successfully pursue careers as research scientists in academia, industry, and government. The employers of recent graduates include well-known organizations such as Meta, Intel, Eli Lilly, Merck, Bristol Myers Squibb, PepsiCo, MIT, Georgia Tech, and UT Southwestern Medical Center.