Chemistry, M.S.

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Master’s degree, students in the Chemistry program are expected to be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to apply quantum mechanical methods to predict observable properties for molecular motions including translation, rotation and vibration.
Demonstrate the ability to analyze molecular electronic wavefunctions to characterize bonding and stability.
Demonstrate an active knowledge of fundamentals of organic reaction mechanisms and methods for their elucidation, analyzing the mechanism and understand the mechanistic diagrams.
Demonstrate an understanding of selected topics of physical organic chemistry including stereochemistry principles, and interpret the application of reactive intermediates in chemistry.
Demonstrate the ability to analyze a wide variety of spectral data to determine an unknown molecule’s composition and structure.
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate previous scientific conclusions as they apply to a new area of investigation.
Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate original scientific findings.

Admission Requirements

Fall application deadline is January 3.

Additional Documents required:

Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Three Letters of Recommendation
International applicants are required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTEA). Successful completion of ELS 112 will also be accepted for this requirement. Additionally, Duolingo test scores will be accepted for applications through Summer 2024. Applicants of the Graduate College who have completed a previous degree (associate, bachelor’s master’s or doctorate) from a U.S. college/university or are from a country (click here for a complete list) in which instruction was delivered in English (and attended the university for at least two years) are exempt from providing these test scores.

No Graduate Assistantships or Tuition Scholarships are available for the Chemistry - MS program. For those interested in pursuing a PhD in Photochemical Sciences, where financial aid is available, click here for more information.

Application Requirements

Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements

International Application Information

Degree Requirements

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses (6-7 credits)

Electives (18 credits)

Complete two of the four areas (Analytical. Inorganic, Biochemistry, Chemistry related):

Analytical:

CHEM 5540 - Instrumental Methods of Analysis or CHEM 5660 - Spectroscopic Methods in Organic Chemistry

Inorganic:

CHEM 5630 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry or CHEM 6160 - Bioinorganic Chemistry

Biochemistry:

CHEM 5450 - General Biochemistry or CHEM 5470 - General Biochemistry

Chemistry related. Chemistry courses must be approved by coordinator. Select from 2 courses from:

General Electives. Select 2 courses from:

BIOL 5460 BIOL 6390 CHEM 5050 CHEM 5060 CHEM 5420 CHEM 5450 CHEM 5470

CHEM 5540 CHEM 5630 CHEM 5660 CHEM 6140 CHEM 6160 CHEM 6170 CHEM 6180

CHEM 6210 CHEM 6220 CHEM 6810 CHEM 6820 CHEM 6830 CHEM 6840 CHEM 6850

CHEM 6910 MATH 5410 PCS 7010 PCS 7020 PCS 7040 PCS 7810 PCS 7820 PCS 7830

PCS 7850 PCS 7910 PHYS 5100 PHYS 6010

Other Requirements

Culminating Experience (2-6 credits)

Plan I:
CHEM 6990 - Thesis Research (up to 6 credits)
Plan II:
CHEM 6900 - Directed Research in Chemistry
Comprehensive exam

Minimum Total Credits (30 credits)

Plan I requires 30 credits. Plan II requires 33 credits.

Additional Requirements

Minimum of 3 credits of 6990 required for Plan I master’s students. Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward degree requirements.
Minimum 3.0 graduate cumulative grade point average
Minimum of 18 credits must be at the 6000-level or higher
Minimum of 24 credits must be earned at BGSU
All requirements must be completed within six years from the end of the earliest course used to fulfill degree requirements.