Master of Science in Chemistry

Chemistry (Athens) – MS3311

740.593.1737
chemistry@ohio.edu

Delivery Mode: Athens Campus

Terms of Entry: Fall (on-campus program), Summer (dual MS only)

Terms of Entry Requiring Program Permission: Spring, Summer (for on-campus program)

Program Overview

The department’s mission is to provide a quality education to graduate students while they pursue state-of-the-art research in chemistry. The objective of the graduate program is to educate and train students to become highly effective scientists by providing them with the interdisciplinary tools, research skills and ethical and service sensibilities needed to succeed in their future career.  This includes offering a variety of rigorous graduate level courses, maintaining cutting-edge research programs within individual laboratories and compliance with the Code for Professional Ethical Conduct espoused by the American Chemical Society.

Generally, it takes approximately 2.5 years to complete the M.S. curriculum; however, an accelerated M.S. degree program is available to qualified Ohio University undergraduate students. This program allows students to complete their M.S. in chemistry within 12-15 months after completing their bachelor’s degree. Students accepted into the accelerated M.S. program would typically begin research in their junior/senior year of undergraduate studies, taking graduate classes during their senior year. The accelerated M.S. program also has an optional graduate research exchange program with the University of Leipzig in which students conduct research in Leipzig for 2-4 months, generally during the summer.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of chemical concepts and of selected topics in chemistry.
2. Demonstrate the ability to plan, execute, evaluate, and communicate original chemical research concepts and outcomes.
3. Develop specialized research skills to carry out work effectively in the laboratory of a chosen faculty research advisor. 

Opportunities for Graduates

The M.S. degree prepares students for a variety of professional positions and for graduate studies. Example sectors for employment include the pharmaceutical industries, analytical service laboratories, government laboratories and biomedical and industrial laboratories.

Further Information

Link to Program: https://www.ohio.edu/cas/chemistry/graduate/masters

Link to Program Handbook: https://www.ohio.edu/cas/chemistry/graduate/requirements

Admission Requirements

Applicants whose qualifications satisfy all criteria listed below are reviewed for admission to the Chemistry M.S. program:

1. 4-year bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equivalent.
2. GPA (or equivalent) of 3.0 or higher
3. TOEFL of 80 (IBT) or IELTS of 6.5 across all bands for international students, in accordance with Ohio University policy.

International Students

This program permits full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 may be issued based on admission to this program.

Graduation Requirements

Complete 30 credit hours in Chemistry and approved electives. All courses must be completed with no grade lower than a B. Depth of Knowledge requirements may be satisfied with the 7000-level courses listed below or with the 5000-level courses listed under Breadth of Knowledge.