University of North Texas 
Masters degrees in Chemistry
Masters Degree in Chemistry - M.S.
A 30 credit hour research degree which requires a minimum of 18 hours in formal Chemistry courses.
Proficiency Requirement*:
In your first year as a graduate student, you must demonstrate proficiency in two
areas, one of which will be your specialization: analytical, inorganic, organic, physical,
and chemical biology. You may satisfy the proficiency requirements by either passing
the ACS exam or passing the proficiency course. These courses will not count towards
the credit hours needed for graduation.
PROFICIENCY:
BIOC 5540 - Chemical Biology Proficiency (Offered Fall Only)
CHEM 5200 - Physical Proficiency (Offered Fall only)
CHEM 5560 - Inorganic Proficiency (Offered Fall only)
CHEM 5380 - Organic Proficiency (Offered Spring only)
CHEM 5460 - Analytical Proficiency (Offered Spring only)
CORE:
CHEM 5500 Physical Organic Chemistry (Offered Fall only)
CHEM 5570 Advanced Analytical Chemistry (Offered Fall only)
CHEM 5210 Advanced Physical Chemistry (Offered Spring only)
CHEM 5710 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (Offered Spring only)
CHEM 5880 Learning Theories in Chemistry Education (Offered Spring only)
CHEM 6540 Chemical Biology Design & Instrumentation (Offered Spring only)
SPECIAL TOPICS:
Topics of current interest which vary from year to year.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
CHEM 5010 Introduction to Graduate Teaching & Research (Fall only)
CHEM 5940 Seminar in Current Chemistry
CHEM 6940 Individual Research (as needed for required degree credit hours)
CHEM 5950 Thesis
The Master's Thesis must be of scientific significance and suitable for publication in refereed scientific journals. A final oral examination is required which will be primarily a defense of the thesis.
Professional Science Masters - M.S.
The MS degree in Industrial Chemistry as a Professional Science Master's Degree prepares students for careers in the chemical industry. The degree requires 36 semester credit hours of course work including 6 credit hours of an internship. Candidates are require to complete a curriculum composed of 18 credit hours in chemistry, plus an additional 12 hours of professional skills-based or "plus" courses selected from a list of courses from business, public administration, communication, environmental science, computer science, professional writing, or other approved courses. Satisfactory completion of a written comprehensive research paper with an oral presentation is required of all candidates.
Coursework:
Required Chemistry Proficiency Courses (9 hours)
CHEM 5200: Physical Chemistry (3 hours)
CHEM 5380: Organic Chemistry (3 hours)
CHEM 5460: Analytical Chemistry (3 hours)
CHEM 5560: Inorganic Chemistry (3 hours)
Elective Chemistry Related Courses (9 hours)*
CHEM 5210: Advanced Physical Chemistry (3 hours)
CHEM 5500: Physical Organic Chemistry (3 hours)
CHEM 5570: Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3 hours)
CHEM 5710: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3 hours)
Additional courses:
CHEM 5390: Advanced Chromatography (3 hours)
CHEM 5390: X-Ray Analysis (3 hours)
CHEM 5390: Electrochemistry (3 hours)
CHEM 5840: Chemistry Behind the Elements (3 hours)
*Please note, this is not an extensive list as other special topics courses are frequently offered. Please check with the Department of Chemistry for courses offered during a given semester.
Professional Skills or "Plus" Courses (12 hours)
Please email chemistry@unt.edu to get a list of courses.
Internship (6 hours)
CHEM 5900: Special Problems (3 hours)
CHEM 5910: Special Problems (3 hours)
Non-Thesis Masters Degree in Chemistry Education - M.S.
The Non-Thesis MS degree in Chemistry Education is designed for students pursuing a career in K-12 education. It incorporates graduate coursework in Chemistry. The program leads to a non-thesis degree requiring 36 hours of formal graduate courses, which may include seminar courses, but which cannot include CHEM 6940 (Individual Research) or CHEM 5950 (Thesis), if no thesis is to be written. A minimum of 18 hours beyond Proficiencies must be formal graduate courses, not including seminar courses.
Proficiency Requirement*:
In your first year as a graduate student, you must demonstrate proficiency in two
areas, one of which will be your specialization: analytical, inorganic, organic, physical,
and chemical biology. You may satisfy the proficiency requirements by either passing
the ACS exam or passing the proficiency course. These courses will not count towards
the credit hours needed for graduation. One area must be your area of specialization.
PROFICIENCY:
BIOC 5540 - Chemical Biology Proficiency (Offered Fall Only)
CHEM 5200 - Physical Proficiency (Offered Fall only)
CHEM 5560 - Inorganic Proficiency (Offered Fall only)
CHEM 5380 - Organic Proficiency (Offered Spring only)
CHEM 5460 - Analytical Proficiency (Offered Spring only)
CORE: 2 courses (6 credit hours) - One must be CHEM 5880 (Learning Theories), and one must be in the student's Area of Specialization.
CHEM 5500 Physical Organic Chemistry (Offered Fall only)
CHEM 5570 Advanced Analytical Chemistry (Offered Fall only)
CHEM 5210 Advanced Physical Chemistry (Offered Spring only)
CHEM 5710 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (Offered Spring only)
CHEM 5880 Learning Theories in Chemistry Education (Offered Spring only)
CHEM 6540 Chemical Biology Design & Instrumentation (Offered Spring only)
ADVANCED/SPECIAL TOPICS COURSES: 2 courses (6 credit hours) - One should be related to Chemistry Education and should be chosen from the list below, and one must be in Chemistry in the student's Area of Specialization.
- EPSY 5210 Educational Statistics (if necessary)
EPSY 6010 Statistics for Educational Research
EPSY 6020 Research Methods in Education
EPSY 6280 Qualitative Research in Education
EPSY 6285 Qualitative Data Analysis in Education
EDHE 5210 Student Demographics
EDHE 5220 Cultural Pluralism in Higher Education
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
CHEM 5010 Introduction to Graduate Teaching & Research (Fall only)
CHEM 5940 Seminar in Current Chemistry
CHEM 6940 Individual Research (as needed for required degree credit hours)