Master of Science [M.S] [Chemistry] From Colorado State University

?Graduates from this program will be able to apply techniques of scientific research in the chemical sciences to real-world problems. Course work may include several important areas in the chemical and natural sciences, including advanced instrumental techniques, and environmental concerns.

The course of study requires five semester credits of course work common to all students. Each student must complete three of the five core courses (9 semester credits). Students are required to complete 10-12 additional credit hours of approved graduate level electives in Chemistry, Biology, Math, or Engineering as outlined in the graduation plan developed with the student?s advisor and graduate committee, and approved by the Program Director. The signed graduation plan may be completed at any time, but is a requirement for successful completion of CHEM 510. Thesis option students are required to defend their research results before their thesis defense committee. Non-thesis option students must take a written comprehensive examination over courses taken in their program of study.?

A non-thesis option student must submit a formal written report based on an internship and defend their internship and work before their graduate committee. Each student must pass qualifying exams in three of five areas of selected chemistry content (analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, or physical chemistry). Students will have two opportunities to pass each area exam. Qualifier examinations are scheduled during the week preceding the beginning of classes each semester or in consultation with the program director or department chair. If an examination is failed, the requirement may be satisfied by completing the designated undergraduate coursework in the appropriate sub-discipline, as specified by the program director or department chair, with a minimum grade of ?B?.