Northern Arizona University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S. in Chemistry

Format: Campus

Program Description:

NAU offers academic programs leading to the Master of Science degree in Chemistry. The objective of the chemistry department's graduate program is to provide an experience that meets the educational goals of the individual student while providing opportunities for research in traditional and interdisciplinary areas of chemistry. We prepare our students for careers in industry and teaching, as well as for post-graduate and professional programs at other institutions. Support for graduate students in chemistry is available in the form of research and teaching assistantships. Opportunities often exist for graduate students to participate in industrially supported research. An internship in forensic chemistry also is available. Recently, the Chemistry Department has placed an increasing emphasis on developing research projects in the fields of Environmental Chemistry, Bioorganic & Biochemistry, and Carcinogenisis & Cancer Chemotherapy. The Department also provides opportunities in areas such as Archaeological Chemistry, Immunochemistry, Exercise Biochemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Chemical Physics and Geochemistry, in addition to the traditional areas of Analytical, Inorganic, Organic, and Physical Chemistry. For more information, please consult the Course Listings as well as the Faculty Research Directory.

Accreditation:

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

# of Credits Required:

32

International Student Requirements:

Non-native English speakers must also submit a current, official TOEFL score of 80 (on the Internet-based test, 213 (on the computer-based test) or 550 (on the paper-based test) IELTS score of 7.0

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition In-State Full Time:

7398 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

18172 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above