Chemistry, M.S.

Objective of the Program

The Master of Science (M.S.) Program in Chemistry provides the educational opportunity to prepare students for employment or provide them the opportunity to enhance their research skills in the disciplines of chemistry.

Program Degree Requirements

The goal of the Program is to provide a challenging educational opportunity that will prepare students for careers in research, industry, or for entrance into doctoral degree programs. To accomplish this goal, the Program will:

• engage students in a variety of laboratory, classroom and co‐curricular activities so they gain the skills necessary to succeed in academic and professional environments
• develop skills that will facilitate lifelong learning
• teach students to assume leadership roles in professional activities and organizations that advance the chemical sciences

Students will be required to interview at least three graduate faculty members in the DNS during their first semester and select a graduate advisor by the end of the second semester. The student will complete the “Advisor Selection Form” at the conclusion of their interviews. The graduate advisor will appoint a permanent committee, the Advisory Committee, by the end of the second semester by completing the “Committee Selection Form” and returning it to the DNS Chairperson.

A program of study will be developed by the Advisory Committee and approved the DNS Chairperson. This may include any missing prerequisites, required core courses, and suggested electives. The total number of required course credit hours may exceed the usual 30 hour minimum for the M.S. Program in Chemistry in some cases. Although graduate courses taken elsewhere may serve to fulfill requirements, only six credits of such courses may be transferred. Transferable credit hours must be approved by the DNS Chairperson. Courses used to satisfy requirements for a previously awarded degree may not be used for credits.

Students enrolled in the Program must successfully complete a series of cumulative exams beginning no later than their third semester of registration in the graduate program. A student will be required to accrue a minimum of 12 points in a series of seven consecutive cumulative exams (3 points each) to attain candidate status. Failure to pass the cumulative exams will result in disqualification from the Program.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester ‐ April 15
Spring Semester ‐ October 30
Summer Sessions ‐ April 15

For more information on this program, please contact:

Deborah Sauder, Ph.D.
Chairperson
Department of Natural Sciences (DNS)
Carver Hall Office 1101
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD 21853
Phone: 410.651.6013
Fax: 410.651.7739
Email: dgsauder@umes.edu