Master of Science - Chemistry

Explore the microscopic world with in-depth theoretical and practical expertise. Students will become proficient in modern theory, tools and chemical principles through robust coursework and real-world application with a master’s degree in chemistry from the University at Albany.

Through a research-focused curriculum students will gain the skills to pursue a career as a scientist in areas like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, agriculture, forensics and government.

Students will focus their graduate education in a specialization that interests them, whether forensic/analytical, biophysical/biochemical, organic/medicinal, inorganic/materials or structural/computational chemistry. Students will gain insight into concepts like the mathematical and physical underpinnings of the discipline, as well as gather classical and statistical knowledge.

Students will cover fundamental concepts in courses like Inorganic Chemistry, Advanced Physical Chemistry and Theory and Techniques of Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry before moving onto courses concentrated in their stated specialization. Become highly competent in conducting research through survey and experimentation methodologies featured throughout the course sequence.

The master's degree requires a supervised field examination and culminates in an intensive, hands-on mentored research thesis.