Northeastern University

Program Information

Degree Offered

B.S./M.S. in Chemistry;M.S. - Coursework (part-time); M.S. - Thesis (full-time), Ph.D.- Chemistry (full-time)

Program Description:

The Chemistry department’s research programs emphasize interdisciplinary and collaborative investigations at the cutting edge of science. Although the traditional fields of analytical, organic, and physical chemistry are represented, much of the research is interdisciplinary, focusing on materials or chemical biology.

The department offers thesis- and non-thesis based master's degrees with concentrations in analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, and in interdisciplinary fields such as polymers, materials, and bio-related chemistry. The Ph.D. program is designed for students who have earned a bachelor's or a master's degree in chemistry and who wish to earn a doctorate in chemistry degree.

The program of study includes some course work but the primary emphasis is on the completion of an original research project, its articulation in a well-written thesis and its subsequent defense before a panel of department faculty. This is a full-time degree program that typically takes 5-6 years to complete. Financial support (teaching assistantships or research assistantships) is normally provided for students admitted to this program throughout their period of study who are found to be making good progress toward their degree. Applicants for this degree-granting program are expected to have an earned B.A., B.S., or M.S. in chemistry or to have completed the equivalent coursework with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better from an accredited college or university.

Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC); American Chemical Society

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above