The Master of Science in Chemistry (M.S.-CHEM) at the University of New Haven features with a unique integrative approach. Graduates of the program can pursue career paths as scientists in the chemical, energy, pharmaceutical, materials, biomedical, environmental, computational analysis, and data science industries, and as researchers in academic institutions and government laboratories.
Distinguishing Program Features:
• Dynamic Curriculum: Our innovative curriculum features an integrative approach combining theoretical, computational, and experimental chemistry methods for the purpose of solving important chemistry challenges such as molecular drug discovery, polymer materials design, catalyst design, and chemical analysis for a sustainable environment.
• Exceptional Research Plan: Students learn professional research methods, writing, and ethics while participating in research projects or theses and extensive research seminars. Research projects funded by NSF, NIH, NASA, and industry partners are also available to students.
• Career-Oriented Focus Areas: Students have the option of four focus areas: Drug DiscoveryChemistry, Computational and Materials Chemistry, Analytical and Green Chemistry, and General Chemistry. These focus areas are closely resonant with the needs of academia and industry, such as in pharmaceutical, energy, materials, environmental analysis, and forensic analysis industries.
• Highly Competitive Scholarships: Scholarships are available for applicants with strong academic records. The Provost’s Assistantship grants 75% tuition assistance and the Dean’s Scholarship offers up to 50% tuition assistance.
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Curriculum
30 graduate credits are required for completion.
The students in the M.S.-CHEM program are required to complete at least 18 credits of core courses and 12 credits of elective courses, including 3+ credits of restricted electives and other elective credits in a chosen focus area.
Optional Focus Areas
Analytical and Green Chemistry
Computational and Materials Chemistry
Drug Discovery Chemistry
General Chemistry
Core Courses
CHEM 6615 Basics of Computational Chemistry
CHEM 6710 Computational Chemistry
CHEM 6631 Advances in Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 6607 Modern Organic Chemistry
ENGR 6780 Research Methods, Writing, and Ethics
CHEM 6682 Graduate Seminar (1 credit), must be taken 3 times for a total of 3 credits
Restricted Electives
(select one)
CHEM 6685 Graduate Research Project
CHEM 6698 Thesis I
CHEM 6699 Thesis II
CHEM 6688 Graduate Internship
Focus Areas
(select three courses from one of the following areas)
Analytical and Green Chemistry
BIOM 6610 Biomedical Polymers
CHEM 6635 Chromatography and Separation Science
CHEM 6645 Solid-State Chemistry
CHEM 6670 Special Topics
CIVL 6603 Contaminant Fate and Transport in the Environment
CIVL 6606 Environmental Law and Legislation
CIVL 6661 Air Pollution Fundamentals
Computational and Materials Chemistry
BIOM 6610 Biomedical Polymers
CHEM 6645 Solid-State Chemistry
CHEM 6670 Special Topics
CMBI 6620 Bioinformatics
CSCI 6604 Introduction to Programming/C
CSCI 6610 Intermediate Programming: C/C++
CSCI 6651 Introduction to Script Programming/Python
MATH 6620 Numerical Analysis
MATH 6624 Applied Mathematics
Drug Discovery Chemistry
BIOM 6610 Biomedical Polymers
CHEM 6635 Chromatography and Separation Science
CHEM 6650 Medicinal Chemistry I
CHEM 6655 Pharmacology
CHEM 6670 Special Topics
CMBI 6620 Bioinformatics
General Chemistry
Any three courses from any of the focus areas listed above
Course Length
15-week (full semester term) format
Time to Completion
Full-time students generally complete this program in two years or four semesters. Students who study on a part-time basis will complete this program in three years.
Scholarships
We offer two types of scholarships/assistantship to our international master’s students.
Dean’s scholarship provides up to 50% tuition assistance during their enrollment.
Provost Assistantship offers 75% tuition assistance and the opportunity to work for an academic department up to 20 hours per week during their enrollment.