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Application Deadlines

Fall:
February 15th for financial assistance
July 1st
(April 1st recommended) (MS, PHD, and MST)

Spring:
December 1st (MS, PHD, and MST)

Summer:
April 1st (MST only)

Application Requirements

Test Scores: None

Special Instructions: No specific special instructions. If you have any questions regarding application requirements or other aspects of the program please contact the department directly.

New England Regional:
No

Chemistry

Parsons Hall
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 862 - 1795
Email:
Web Address: www.unh.edu/chemistry

Degree Offered (MS, MST, PHD):

The Department of Chemistry offers programs leading to the doctor of philosophy and the master of science degrees in the areas of organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry. The department also offers an option in chemistry education in the Ph.D. and the master of science for teachers.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the master of science and the doctor of philosophy degrees is based upon a strong undergraduate record and requires satisfactory work in the usual undergraduate courses in inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry, as well as the normal supporting courses in mathematics and physics. Entering graduate students (except for those desiring the M.S.T. degree) are expected to take proficiency examinations in chemistry to ensure they begin their graduate work at the appropriate level. These examinations will be offered at the beginning of each semester on dates announced in the departmental graduate calendar. Applicants for the master of science for teachers should consult the General Regulations of the Graduate School for special admission requirements.

Degree Requirements

The master’s degree requires completion of coursework appropriate to the student’s field of study and the completion of a research problem presented in the form of a thesis (6–10 cr.). A minimum of 30 credit hours is required.

Master of Science for Teachers Degree Requirements
This degree requires 30 credit hours in graduate-level courses approved by the graduate coordinator. Persons interested in this degree should confer with the department’s graduate program coordinator.

Ph.D. Degree Requirements
This degree requires completion of coursework appropriate to the student’s field of study and the completion of a research problem presented in the form of a dissertation. Students will also demonstrate to the guidance committee that they have a broad basic knowledge of the field of chemistry: by completing certain fundamental graduate courses; by means of a series of examinations in the major field; and by presenting and defending an original research proposal before the end of the third year. The culmination of the program will result in a public thesis defense and acceptance of the dissertation.

The Ph.D. degree program now also includes an option in education. Please contact the department for more information.

Interdisciplinary Programs in Chemistry
Graduate students in chemistry may elect to enter one of the interdisciplinary programs offered jointly with the chemistry department and other departments. In these programs, the graduate student, with the advice of the guidance committee, elects courses in chemistry and in the related disciplines, and writes the dissertation on a research problem appropriate to interdisciplinary treatment. Students interested in these programs should write to the graduate coordinator for further information.

Preparing Future Faculty (PFF)
Students who desire a career in college-level teaching follow their regular degree program in addition to PFF requirements.

Teaching Requirement
All graduate students who are doctor of philosophy or master of science candidates will obtain some teaching experience during their tenure.