Chemistry MS

Within a thriving educational and research environment, the Department of Chemistry makes pioneering discoveries, and advances real-world applications of chemistry. We take pride in our collaborative spirit and strong tradition of graduate mentorship, guiding students toward high-level careers in academia. At UB, you will work with faculty members at the cutting edge of research to impact science, technology and society. The excellence of our graduate training is manifested in job placement in leading industrial and pharmaceutical companies, in government positions, and in faculty and postdoctoral positions at prestigious universities and colleges.

Required Core Courses (9 credits)

Select 1 course each from 3 of the following 5 areas.

CHE 501LEC - Organic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHE 503LEC - Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHE 505LEC - Physical Chemistry Credits: 3
or
CHE 506LEC - Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy of Molecules and Nanostructures Credits: 3 (Physical Chemistry II)
CHE 507LEC - Analytical Chemistry Credits: 3
or
CHE 508LEC - Statistics & Instrmtatn Credits: 3
MCH 501LEC - Drug Discovery Principles Credits: 3

Electives & Culminating Experience (21 credits)

Elective Courses (3-9 credits)

The number of elective credits needed will vary depending on culminating experience selected. Select number of elective credits to reach minimum 30 credits required for degree.

Choose from all Graduate level CHE Courses.
Electives must be Lecture.

Culminating Experience: Project or Thesis (12-18 credits)

Select Project or Thesis option.

Project option (12 credits)

CHE 571LAB - Adv Laboratory Techniques Credits: 1 - 6

Thesis option (18 credits)

CHE 700TUT - Thesis Guidance Credits: 1 - 12
CHE 720LAB - Graduate Research Credits: 1 - 19

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

30 Hours

Time-To-Degree

2 Years

Application Fee

$75

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.