Details: Chemistry, Master's

Master's Chemistry

The Master of Science (MS) in chemistry from Wichita State will prepare you for career advancement in chemistry-related fields. You'll develop the knowledge and skills needed for success in leadership and management positions—while building a strong research foundation.

Degree
MS
Credit Hours
30

Learn how Chemistry is the right fit for you.

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Two students performing a science experiment. WSU American Chemical Society (ACS) members whip up ice cream in a flash—with the help of liquid nitrogen.

Making your graduate education affordable

In addition to scholarships and financial aid, more than 30 percent of full-time graduate students hold assistantships or departmental fellowships amounting to more than $4 million each year.

Admission to the program

Admission into the program requires:

  • A baccalaureate degree in chemistry
  • A minimum GPA of 3.0 (both overall and in chemistry)
  • Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant's academic background
  • A one-page typed statement of goals and research interests
  • Submission of test scores from the general GRE exam

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Inside the Program

Moriah Beck leads a group of students in the research of palladin and how it contributes to the spread of cancer.

Student researchers turn attention to cancer cells

As a chemistry student, you have the opportunity to work with faculty who are on the cutting edge of research.

Moriah Beck, assistant professor of chemistry at Wichita State, focuses much of her research on how cancer spreads.

In her lab, which includes nine undergraduate and graduate students, she researches the human protein called palladin, a key regulator of our cells' most abundant protein actin.

Curriculum

The degree typically requires two or three years of advanced study and laboratory research for a total of 30 credit hours, including the presentation of a thesis based on original research. Areas of study include biochemistry and analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry.

Careers

A master's degree in chemistry from Wichita State opens doors with employers in many fields—from chemical manufacturing and health care to government work and research—and is excellent preparation for a future Ph.D. program.

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