Chemistry, MSC
Introduction
Chemistry, MSC is a Masters program taught at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers a Chemistry, MS degree with a thesis option (Plan I) and a non-thesis option (Plan II). Students complete required lecture course options, a research techniques course component, and departmental seminars, with additional thesis research for Plan I.
Plan I requires a thesis and a defense. The curriculum totals 30 hours, with thesis research included. Plan II uses required courses plus a literature communication component, departmental seminars, and an initial research review, with research techniques included as 0–5 hours. All MS candidates select a UA faculty advisor by the end of their first semester and form a three-person examining committee by the end of the second semester.
Modules
- CH 505Medicinal Chemistry
- CH 509Organometallic Chem
- CH 513Intro Inorg Chem
- CH 515Solid State Materials Chem
- CH 517Inorg Struct Spect
- CH 519Physical/Analytical Core
- CH 520Structure/Bonding Core
- CH 524Adv Anl Ch I Spec Meth
- CH 526Chemometrics
- CH 531Adv Organic Chem I-Physical
- CH 532Adv Org Ch II React Synth
- CH 537Organic Spectroscopy
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Chemistry, MSC at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center as pre-requiste for admission in Chemistry, MSC.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
In addition to meeting the general requirements of the Graduate School, entering graduate students should have completed undergraduate coursework equivalent to a B.S. degree in chemistry or biochemistry.
Whether enrolled in the Plan I (Thesis option) or Plan II (Non-Thesis option) program, all MSC candidates must select a UA faculty advisor by the end of their first semester.
In addition, a three-person Examining Committee composed of the research supervisor and at least two other UA Graduate Faculty members must be formed by the end of the student’s 2nd semester.
Plan I Thesis MSC students are required to have one member from outside the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry; Plan II Non-Thesis MSC students will have committee members from within the Department only.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://catalog.ua.edu/graduate/arts-sciences/chemistry/msc/
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.