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Master's and PhD in Chemistry

Developing the whole scientist

The Department of Chemistry offers graduate programs leading to the MS and PhD degrees across a broad spectrum of fields including analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, polymer, and physical chemistry as well as chemical physics. A recent ACS survey found that 90% of PhD chemists find their work challenging and are working in their fields of interest.

Students in the chemistry graduate program will receive outstanding research and educational opportunities, leading to the master of science or doctoral degrees. The heart of the graduate degree is research, conducted in concert with a faculty mentor.

The Master's program requires 30 hours of course work, and students are advanced to PhD candidacy after successfully completing a literature seminar (4th semester) and research meeting (5th semester).

Credit Hours*

Specializations

Accelerated Degree Program

^{*Credit hours based on master's program. For PhD credit hours and details, see Graduate School Bulletin.}

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Specializations

Analytical Chemistry
Bioanalytical Chemistry
Biophysical Chemistry
Chemical Physics
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry

Subspecialty areas of research within the Department of Chemistry include: photochemistry; molecular spectroscopy; medicinal chemistry and drug discovery; materials chemistry and nanotechnology; organometallic, physical organic, bioorganic, polymer, and theoretical chemistry; and chemical dynamics.

Why Choose Marquette for Graduate School?

Be prepared. You'll have opportunities to participate in world-class scientific
experiments, submit articles to journals and present your work at scientific meetings.

Be impressed. You'll work in newly renovated research labs with
state-of-the-art instrumentation and have access to the university’s parallel
computer cluster.

Be independent. We’ll help you grow as an independent scientist by honing
your research, oral communication and written communication skills.

Be flexible. A flexible curriculum allows you to tailor a program to fit your
individual interests. And a flexible schedule, including many evening classes,
allows you to complete the program on a part- or full-time basis.

Be noticed. Thanks to a ratio of one full-time faculty member for every four
students, you’re never just a face in a crowd. Far from it — the mentoring
relationships you develop here will carry into your professional life.

Be supported. We offer financial aid to students every year in the form of
research assistantships or teaching assistantships with tuition credits, a
competitive stipend and health care benefits.

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Doctoral Degree Requirements
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Ready to learn more about Marquette's chemistry graduate program? Request more information now or schedule a campus visit.

Graduate Program Recruiter

Tim Carter

phone: (414) 288-7139

email: timothy.carter@marquette.edu

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Application Deadlines

Students typically begin their studies in the fall of each academic year. This program has rolling admission, which means you may apply any time before the following dates:

Fall term admissions- August 1 (June 1 for international applicants)
Spring term admissions- December 15 (October 15 for international applicants)

These are the dates your application must be complete and all required documentation must be received in the Graduate School by these dates.

However, applicants who wish to be considered for merit-based financial aid (graduate assistantships/fellowships) should be aware of the merit-based financial aid deadlines by which all applicant materials must be received by the Graduate School:

Fall (August) Term: February 15
Spring (January) Term: November 15
Summer (May) Term: April 15

Application Requirements

Read all application instructions prior to beginning an application.
A completed application form and fee online.
An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
Copies of all colleges/universities transcripts except Marquette.¹
Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic work.
GRE scores (General Test is required; Subject Test is recommended).
For international applicants only: TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency

^₁_{Upon admission, final official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities, with certified English translations if original language is not English, must be submitted to the Graduate School within the first five weeks of the term of admission or a hold preventing registration for future terms will be placed on the student’s record.}

18 hours of formal coursework (selected in consultation with faculty advisor)
6 hours of independent study
Research/literature seminar presented in 4th semester
Doctoral qualifying exam (research meeting) in 5th semester

The Department of Chemistry offers financial aid to students every year in the form of research assistantships or teaching assistantships with tuition credits, a
competitive stipend and subsidized health care benefits. Private scholarships may also be available. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for need-based federal aid (loans) to help fund their educational expenses as well.