Program Overview
UNT's 30-36 hour M.S. in Chemistry program prepares students for academia, industry, or government with research in analytical, inorganic, organic, or physical chemistry, industrial chemistry, or chemistry education. Taught by internationally recognized faculty and supported by state-of-the-art facilities, graduates have secured positions at Intel, Honeywell, and Lockheed-Martin. The program emphasizes cutting-edge research and innovative coursework, providing students with the tools needed to succeed in the job market.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Chemistry program at the University of North Texas (UNT) is a 2-3 year, on-campus program requiring 30-36 credit hours. It offers concentrations in analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, as well as industrial chemistry and chemistry education. The program emphasizes cutting-edge research and innovative coursework, providing students with the tools needed to succeed in the job market.
Objectives:
The program aims to:
- Equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in chemistry.
- Develop students' research abilities through hands-on experience.
- Prepare students for careers in academia, industry, or government.
Teaching:
- The program is taught by internationally recognized faculty members.
- Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling (CASCaM).
- The department offers a variety of research programs, including:
- Chemical biology
- Chemistry education research
- Computational chemistry
- Forensic chemistry
- Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis
- Mass spectrometry
- Materials chemistry
- Medicinal/pharmaceutical chemistry
- Molecular dynamics and kinetics
- Organic and inorganic synthesis
Careers:
- Earning an advanced degree in chemistry prepares graduates for leadership roles in scientific and technological advancements.
- Graduates are valued for their knowledge of advanced subject material, research skills, and experience.
- Recent alumni have secured positions at companies and institutions such as:
- Intel
- Honeywell
- Savannah River National Laboratory
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
- Lockheed-Martin
- AMPAC Fine Chemicals
Other:
- The department houses the Computational Chemistry Instructional Laboratory, which supports training and education in computational research and data analysis methods.
- The department maintains an extensive suite of modern instruments, including:
- 500 and 400 MHz Varian NMR spectrometers
- Rigaku XtaLAB Synergy-S dual-source single crystal X-ray diffractometer
- Rigaku SmartLab powder X-ray diffractometer
- Mass spectrometers with MALDI, ESI, and APCI capabilities
- The department also has a Stockroom providing chemicals and laboratory supplies, a shared instrument lab with forensic chemistry instrumentation, and a master glassblower.
- The program encourages interdisciplinary studies within Chemistry and other science departments.
- Students may apply for teaching or research assistantships and research fellowships through the department.
- UNT is ranked as a Tier One Research University by the Carnegie Classification system.
- UNT is one of the five largest universities in Texas and the most comprehensive in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area.
