M.S. in Chemistry – Department of Chemistry

This is a thesis track, which is ideal for students interested in advancing their careers in the sciences.

Graduates are prepared for advancement in fields such as:

Education,
Research
Quality control, and
Clinical and forensic analysis.

“Without my [Rutgers-Camden] Chemistry degree, I would not have the opportunities that I have gotten at my company. People tend to take what I say at face value … due to the advanced degree. My degree has given me the foundational knowledge than I needed to really propel my career forward.”

John Collins
Alumnus

CONCENTRATIONS AND CURRICULUM

The recommended 2-year sequence for M.S. Experiential Track is:

Year 1Year 1-SummerYear 2Year 2-Summer

Year 1 – Fall (9 total credits)
Step 1: Select Thesis Adviser – Explore Our Research and meet with potential Advisers. Inform Graduate Program Director of the Adviser who has agreed to your placement in their laboratory or group.
Step 2: Register for Graduate Chemistry Courses – 9 credits of approved courses, listed below*
Step 3: In consultation with Thesis Adviser, select Thesis Committee – Inform Graduate Program Director of Thesis Committee Members
Step 4: Begin research project

Year 1 – Spring (9 total credits)
Step 1: Register for 56:160:601, Seminar – 1 credit, Present Thesis Proposal
Step 2: Register for Graduate Chemistry Courses – 6 credits of approved courses, listed below*
Step 3: Register for 56:160:620 or 56:115:620, Independent Study – 2 credits
Step 4: Continue research project

*Graduate Chemistry Courses
56:160:500-level Any 500-level graduate chemistry lecture course
56:115:500-level Any 500-level graduate biochemistry lecture course
56:160:500-level Any 500-level chemistry laboratory course
56:115:500-level Any 500-level biochemistry laboratory course
One Advanced Chemistry (115 or 160) Course may be substituted with a 500- level graduate Computational & Integrative Biology 121 lecture course

Year 1 – Summer (0 total credits)
Step 1: In consultation with Thesis Adviser, update thesis committee on research progress
Step 2: Continue research project

Year 2 – Fall (6 total credits)
Step 1: Register for Graduate Chemistry Courses – 3 credits of approved courses, listed below*
Step 2: Register for 56:160:619 or 56:115:619, Independent Study – 3 credits

Year 2 – Spring (6 total credits)
Step 1: Register for 56:160:602, Seminar – 1 credit, Present Thesis
Step 2: Register for 56:160:702 or 56:115:702, Research – 5 credits
Step 3: If Spring graduation is expected, submit Online Diploma Application & Application for Admission to Candidacy for Degree by Due Date – Due Dates and Applications available at Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Step 4: If Spring graduation is expected, hand in Thesis to Thesis Adviser for review and revision – Mutually agreed upon timeline using University Thesis Style Guide
Step 5: If Spring graduation is expected, submit final version of Thesis to Committee – Submit final version of Thesis through the Electronic Thesis & Dissertations Portal by the Due Date

Year 2 – Summer (0 total credits)
Register for 56:160:800, Matriculation Continuation, if needed
Review your progress with adviser and committee. If a summer graduation is expected, complete the following steps:
Step 1: If Summer graduation is expected, submit Online Diploma Application & Application for Admission to Candidacy for Degree by Due Date – Due Dates and Applications available at Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Step 2: If Summer graduation is expected, hand in Thesis to Thesis Adviser for review and revision – Mutually agreed upon timeline using University Thesis Style Guide
Step 3: If Summer graduation is expected, submit final version of Thesis to Committee – Submit final version of Thesis through the Electronic Thesis & Dissertations Portal by the Due Date

RESEARCH FROM THE CHEMISTRY PROGRAM