Chemistry - Applied Chemistry and Chemical Sciences PSM, MS

Graduate Coordinator: Divi Venkateswarlu Email: divi@ncat.edu Phone: 336-285-2236
Department Chair: Zerihun Assefa Email: zassefa@ncat.edu Phone: 336-285-2255

The Professional Science Master’s program in Chemistry has the objective of advancing technical skills, industry-guided knowledge and business management. The program prepares students for career opportunities in businesses utilizing chemical and/or biochemical processes and instrumentation.

Additional Admission Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in science
• At least one year of physical chemistry and calculus courses consisting of differential and integral equations.
• Two of the three letters of recommendation should be from former science or math professors.

Program Outcomes:

• Communication: M.S. candidates will demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply and evaluate information from chemistry literature which is to be orally presented and validated in a seminar.
• Applied Chemistry Knowledge: M.S. candidates will demonstrate chemistry proficiency in the sub-disciplines of chemistry: analytical, inorganic, organic, biochemistry and physical as it pertains to real life applications and product development
• Research Training and Ethics: M.S. candidates will acquire the basic tools needed to carry out independent chemical research. Students should become proficient in their specialized area of chemistry and successfully complete a written graduate level research project designed to address industrial and other collaborative needs.