The Master of Science in Chemistry degree prepares students for careers at research universities, government and intelligence agencies, and companies all over the world. The degree can also be a valuable stepping stone to a Ph.D. in chemistry or medical school.

Saint Louis University's Department of Chemistry offers master's students close mentoring relationships, small research groups and opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary research.

This PSM program in the Department of Chemistry educates the student for a professional career in industry, government, or non-profit organizations. In addition to required graduate-level chemistry courses utilizing chemical and/or biochemical processes and instrumentation, the student will take non-science graduate-level courses from the College of Business and Economics. Each student will be actively involved in exploring and participating in a unique project experience with industry to acquire specific skills and knowledge in support of their individual career aspirations. These may include manufacturing, quality control, biotechnology, or toxicology. The program expertly combines chemistry featuring advanced technical skills with business coursework focused on problem solving and decision making techniques.

A master's degree in chemistry prepares you for a job in a countless amount of industries. Maximize your career potential by gaining skills that are transferable to any field of interest.

With a Master's in Chemistry, when paired with concentrations in research and business, graduates are primed for advanced research roles in sectors like pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and materials science. This rigorous academic foundation not only facilitates breakthroughs in the lab but also positions individuals to adeptly handle the business aspects of the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Employers across the public and private sectors are increasingly seeking scientists who specialize in creative ideas with minimal environmental impact. In our unique green chemistry program, students learn the science underlying today’s environmental challenges and develop innovative, greener solutions to address them.

Build your future with Johns Hopkins University's MS in Biophysical Chemistry and Design for Biotechnology. Develop expertise in therapeutic antibodies and proteins, mRNA therapies and vaccines, building skills in wet-lab instrumentation and analysis along with computer-based analysis and physics- and AI-based design. Learn on campus from renowned faculty delivering cutting-edge courses and labs.

Uncover the building blocks of matter. Enhance your career opportunities as you explore the how and why of matter.

Chemistry is often referred to as “the central science” because of its pivotal role in all sciences dealing with the matter, including biology, physics, psychology, engineering, and medicine. As a chemistry major, you’ll take practical classes demonstrating chemistry’s relationship with other natural sciences and explore its applications in medicine, engineering, business, and law.

The Department of Life and Physical Sciences offers a Master of Science in Natural Sciences degree with both thesis and non-thesis options.

Chemistry, as a central science, ties together fundamental concepts from various fields such as mathematics, engineering, and medicine. The Department of Chemistry offers undergraduate and graduate students multidisciplinary versatility in the chemical sciences. Flexible programs provide excellent preparation for careers in teaching, industry, research and pre-professional training in the medical sciences and allied health fields. The Department of Chemistry offers a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with concentration options in biomedical science, forensic science, and traditional chemistry.

The Master of Science in Chemistry program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental and advanced topics in the chemical sciences. It emphasizes rigorous course...

The Department of Chemistry jointly with the Biotechnology Center offers a Master of Science (M.S.) degree for students seeking an education at an advanced level in chemistry/biotechnology.

The graduate program in chemistry is a thriving community of researchers that engage in cutting-edge science. The projects range from extra-planetary science to single-atom manipulation, to the development of therapeutics. The areas of focus are the interface of chemistry and biology, surface science, and materials.

The Medicinal Chemistry option encompasses the design and synthesis of candidate drug molecules, in silico and high-throughput screens for candidate drug molecules, the isolation of bioactive molecules from complex plants or other natural materials, and the development and validation of techniques to detect drugs in bodily fluids.