Master's Programs in Chemistry
Specializations are offered in analytical, applied chemistry,聽biochemistry, inorganic聽chemistry, material chemistry,聽organic聽chemistry, physical chemistry,聽polymer science, and sustainable chemistry. This program provides opportunity for advanced study and research training in chemistry, both general and specialized. Provision also is made for the student to elect certain advanced subjects in related fields of mathematics, physics, and engineering.
The Department of Chemistry also offers two Professional Science Master's Options in Chemistry (one in chemistry and polymer science and the other in pharmaceutical biochemistry) which have different requirements than those outlined below. These PSM programs are no longer accepting applications.
Program General Requirements for all Chemistry MS:
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- Taking courses including at least 3 different specializations of chemistry聽
- 30 credits
- 6 courses of 3 credits each (graduate level courses of 5000 level or higher)
- And 4 courses/12 credits of research
- GPA >/=3.000
- Selection and fulfillment of one of the following specializations
- Taking courses including at least 3 different specializations of chemistry
- 30 credits
- 10 courses of 3 credits each (graduate level courses of 5000 level or higher)
- GPA >/=3.000
- Selection and fulfillment of one of the following specializations
Requirements/Chemistry Program Specializations:
- Analytical
- Applied Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Inorganic
- Material
- Organic
- Physical
- Polymer Science
- Sustainability
Seminar Requirement
Each semester the student is required to attend and participate in the chemistry seminar/colloquium program CHEM.6010, 6020, 6030 and 6040. In addition, a master's candidate is required to present one seminar.
Thesis Advisory Committee
An advisory committee should be selected jointly by the student and advisor at the earliest possible opportunity. A minimum of three (3) faculty members are required for the master's thesis committee. The student's advisor will serve as the chairperson of this advisory committee. The purpose of this committee is twofold. First, it will be responsible for ascertaining that the student's research was conducted and presented in final form, in a professional and acceptable manner. Perhaps of more importance, the committee will serve in an advisory capacity during the course of the research project. In this spirit it is recommended that the student convene a meeting of the selected committee prior to starting his/her research. The purpose of this meeting is to informally present an outline of the proposed research project.
Non-Thesis Masters in Chemistry (NTMC)
This program provides opportunity for advanced study in chemistry that must include at least three of the following areas: analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, or polymer chemistry.
Credit Requirements聽
The NTMC degree requires 30 credits (10 courses). The following NTMC requirements must be met:
- A total of 18 course credits (CHEM or POLY prefix) must be taken within the Chemistry Department at University of Massachusetts Lowell.
- The remaining credits may be satisfied by either additional CHEM or POLY courses or by transfer of up to 12 credits from a closely related program at a domestic university, including University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Note: Students who wish to pursue the NTMC degree who currently hold a B.S. or B.A. degree in chemistry or a related science, but do not have previous laboratory experience, may be required to take up to three undergraduate chemistry laboratory courses to ensure that they have sufficient laboratory skills upon completion of their NTMC degree.
Updated 11/7/24