Chemistry, M.S.

Admission Requirements

Applications for admission are considered year-round with preference being given to students who apply by the following deadlines: March 1 for Summer/Fall, and October 1 for Spring.

Admissions are based on a comprehensive assessment of a candidate’s qualifications including undergraduate and graduate grade point average.

An applicant must have an undergraduate minor in chemistry or its equivalent at time of admission.

Application Procedures

All application materials are to be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies.

Applicant must

1. submit an application with the appropriate application fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php). Once this initial application has been accepted, the applicant will receive directions on how to enter the graduate portal to be able to submit other materials.
2. submit official transcripts of all previous college work.
3. have two confidential letters of recommendation submitted on behalf of the applicant.
4. provide a statement of purpose (SOP). In the SOP
   1. state career goals and describe how a Master of Science in Chemistry degree would help achieve them; and
   2. list the most likely faculty members with whom independent research would be performed and comment on the reasoning of selections, especially as it relates to stated career goals.

Degree Requirements

The Master of Science in Chemistry requires 31-43 semester hours with no more than 30 percent of the total degree hours dually listed as undergraduate/graduate.

Candidate must

1. prepare an annual plan of study for the following twelve months with the academic advisor;
2. successfully complete and present an original thesis approved by the student’s advisory committee;
3. successfully complete a comprehensive examination in conjunction with the defense of the thesis (may be taken no more than twice).

Curriculum: Chemistry

The following illustrates the minimum coursework requirements. In addition, a maximum of 19 hours of thesis research may be required to fulfill degree requirements.

NOTE:

Chemistry, M.S. students may earn up to 9 hours of prior learning assessment (PLA) credit. Contact department for more information.