Master of Science in Chemistry
Master of Science in Chemistry – with chemistry or biochemistry concentration
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers programs leading to the degree of MS with concentration in chemistry or biochemistry. These programs include course and laboratory work designed to prepare the student for employment in the chemical industry, government laboratories or agencies, teaching or continuation of graduate studies (e.g. the Ph.D. degree).
The full time student will usually complete the 30 credit course of study in 2 years. Undergraduate Juniors and Seniors at Queens College should contact Dr. Samuni for early access and planning for a quicker completion of the MS program.
| CHEMISTRY CONCENTRATION | BIOCHEMISTRY CONCENTRATION |
| Chem 710 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr. Chem 750 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 cr. Chem 760 Quantum Chemistry 3 cr. A second course in Physical Chemistry 3 cr. (Chem 770 Thermodynamics and Kinetics OR Biochem770 Physical Biochemistry) Chem 781 Advanced Seminar 2 cr. Chem 7901 Lab Techniques for Research in Analytical and Physical Chemistry 4 cr Chem 795 Research
Additional Chemistry & Biochemistry graduate courses to a total of 30 cr. |
Biochem 710 Advanced Biochemistry 3 cr. Chem 750 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 cr. Physical chemistry: 3 cr. (Biochem 770 Physical Biochemistry OR Chem 760 Quantum Chemistry OR Chem 770 Thermodynamics and Kinetics) Chem 781 Advanced Seminar 2 cr. Chem 7901 Lab Techniques for Research in Analytical and Physical Chemistry 4 cr. Chem 795 Research
Additional Chemistry & Biochemistry graduate courses to a total of 30 cr. |
List of courses available for MS students can be found by clicking on this link.
Research is part of the program of study for both concentrations. Check the departmental web page for the research interests of the faculty.
Requirements for admissions as a matriculated student: (these requirements are in addition to the general requirements for matriculation):
1. Undergraduate studies should include: 1 full year (2 semesters) of general, organic and physical chemistry and 1/2 year of analytical chemistry (all with laboratory components), mathematics through integral calculus, and 1 year of physics. Students planning on concentration in Biochemistry should have completed at least 1 year of biology (with lab) and 1 semester of biochemistry lecture. Deficiencies may be removed by course work or individual studies.
2. Three letters of recommendation from chemistry/biochemistry professionals (e.g. undergraduate teachers, instructors, or supervisors at the place of employment)
3. An interview with a representative of the Graduate Admission Committee may be required.
4. Students whose native language is not English must submit scores from Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Test System (IELTS).
The Chemistry and Biochemistry Graduate Committee takes applicant’s experience into consideration and decides on deficiencies, conditions, exceptions, and special permissions.
For further information on general requirements for admission to Master’s Degree Programs at Queens College go to the Office of Graduate Studies webpage. You can directly apply from the link.
MS program Advisor: Prof. Uri Samuni (Uri.Samuni@qc.cuny.edu)