Program Overview
An M.S. degree in chemistry prepares students for careers in chemical sciences, biomedical sciences, catalysis, energy, environment, or materials science as well as other professional fields that apply strong research skills or basic chemical understanding. Qualified undergraduate students who plan to earn a M.S. in Chemistry may enroll in the Accelerated Master's Entry Pathway (AMP), which enables students to begin working on the M.S. while still an undergraduate. Students apply to the program in the second semester of their junior year or the first semester of their senior year and generally complete their MS degree within one year of completion of their undergraduate degree. Upon admission to the program by the Graduate College, students will choose 9 credits of graduate approved courses that can be taken while still an undergraduate. Generally, AMP students begin research by or during the summer prior to their senior year.
