 The M.S. program is organized along traditional lines, involving a combination of coursework, research and thesis. Entrance
exam requirements are the same as those for the Ph.D. program. A candidate completes a minimum of 45 quarter credits in approved graduate courses, including research and thesis, and including 2 formal courses outside the area of specialization but within the Department of Chemistry. All students participate in a one-term course entitled Seminar Preparation, present one departmental seminar on an acceptable topic, as well as a research seminar that forms the public part of the final oral examination.
Each candidate selects a research adviser, and completes a research project and thesis resulting in an original contribution to knowledge. A final oral examination covers the thesis as well as any aspect of chemistry or related fields. Research projects for the M.S. program cover the same broad range of topics as for the ESR/Ph.D. program. They usually center on one of the traditional areas of chemistry, but a student may elect to chose a project specifically related to the environment.
Completing the master's program typically requires two calendar years for those students holding teaching/and or research assistantships.
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