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Jun 17, 2025
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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog
Chemistry, M.S.
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General Program Information
Dane Scott, Ph.D., Graduate Coordinator
410 Brown Hall
Box 70695
(423) 439-8652
email: SCOTTDW@etsu.edu
Robert Standaert, Ph.D., Department Chair
468 Brown Hall
Box 70695
(423) 439-4367
email: standaert@etsu.edu
Faculty: Gregory Bishop; Scott Dane; Cassandra T. Eagle; Ismail O. Kady; Scott J. Kirkby; Catherine McCusker; Marina Roginskaya; Abbas Shilabin; Aleksey Vasiliev.
The Department of Chemistry offers a Master of Science in Chemistry degree with Thesis and Non-Thesis tracks. The Thesis track provides an immersive research experience that is particularly beneficial for those interested in pursuing future studies in Chemistry or related disciplines at the Ph.D. level or for those preparing for employment in chemical industry (or related sectors). The Non-Thesis track provides students with breadth and depth of knowledge in chemistry through advanced coursework to support their interests and career needs with respect to employment in the chemical industry or in professions such as teaching, business, law, or medicine.
Program Admission Requirements
In addition to Graduate School requirements, a student must meet the following to be eligible for admission to the program leading to an M.S. degree:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with an adequate undergraduate background for the advanced work in the Master of Science Program.
- Provide three letters of recommendation from individuals who can comment on the academic and personal qualifications of the applicant.
- Selected candidates will complete an interview, either in person or remotely, with a member of the graduate committee.
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Chemistry, M.S. Degree Requirements: 30-36 credits
| | Thesis Track | Non-Thesis Track | | Core Requirements | 9 credits | 9 credits | | Required Courses | 12-18 credits | 9 credits | | Electives | 6-9 credits | 12 credits | | Total | 30-36 credits | 30 credits | Core Requirements: 9 credits
Choose 3 courses from the following: Thesis Track: 21-27 credits
Required Courses: 12-18 credits
Choose 12 to 18 credits from the following: Electives: 6-9 credits
After consultation with an advisor, select 6-9 credits of electives from courses not used to satisfy the above requirements from the following list:
Alternative graduate courses may be selected with advisor approval only. Culminating Experience
After completing research work, all Thesis track students must pass their thesis defense and have their manuscript accepted by the university’s electronic thesis and dissertation system. Non-Thesis Track: 21 credits
Required Courses: 9 credits
Select 9 credits from the list of core classes not already taken. Electives: 12 credits
After consultation with an advisor, select 12 credits of electives not used to satisfy the above requirements from the following list; a maximum of 9 credits from dual-listed (5xx7) courses can be counted toward the M.S. degree. Culminating Experience
All students must pass a comprehensive exam at the end of their non-thesis studies. Please consult with the department for more information about the procedures governing, administration, and evaluation of this exam. |
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