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MS Chemistry at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Chemistry offers a coursework track and a thesis track based on original research. Learning outcomes include designing independent research, ethical research conduct and laboratory safety.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences  |  Department: Chemistry  |  Duration: Coursework track 32 hours (designed for one year full-time); thesis track 20 hours coursework plus thesis (about an additional year)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Champaign, IL, United States

What you will study

Coursework track: 32 hours of formal coursework. Thesis track: 20 hours of coursework plus a thesis with up to 12 hours of CHEM 599. Non-thesis option totals 32 hours with at least 16 hours in CHEM at 500 level for 20 overall.

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