MS Chemistry at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Explore both traditional and cutting-edge aspects of chemistry while preparing to advance scientific knowledge in any field. From medicine and biotechnology to applied physics and materials science, advances in science today depend on an expert understanding of chemical principles. With a master’s degree in Chemistry from UND, you’ll have knowledge and skills that distinguish you as a researcher and a scientist.

Department: Department of Chemistry | Duration: 2.5 years (32 credit hours) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (Aug. 1), Spring (Dec. 1), Summer (May 1) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

Students seeking the Master of Science Degree at the University of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the School of Graduate Studies as well as particular requirements set forth by the Chemistry Department. 6. Six (6) credit hours of 500-level chemistry courses from two sequences other than the major. Foundational classes from other divisions may be included. Required courses include CHEM 361 Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry I; CHEM 362 Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry II; CHEM 401 Nanotechnology Nanomaterials; CHEM 402 Trends in Forensic and Environmental Analytical Chemistry; CHEM 454 Inorganic Chemistry II; CHEM 455 Spectroscopy and Structure.

Career pathways

A Chemistry master's degree gives you concrete skills that are essential to professional success including technical skills and the ability to communicate effectively. The majority of our graduates go on to careers as chemists in major industrial companies. Roles include Industry, Academia, Government, Non-profit, Entrepreneurship.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies’ current minimum general admission requirements as published in the graduate catalog. These requirements pertain to all MS chemistry tracks* including thesis and non-thesis options, combined and accelerated BS/MS, and professional science master (PSM) degrees. A four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. For thesis students, a degree with a major in chemistry or allied fields For non-thesis students, a degree with a major in chemistry or related area, with strong background in Chemistry or a minor or its equivalent (on the approval by the Department). A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.75 for all undergraduate work or a GPA of at least 3.0 for the junior and senior years of undergrad work (based on a 4.00 scale). Undergraduate credit in mathematics through integral calculus (For the Non-Thesis, BS/MS, and PSM options, Applied Calculus may suffice if approved by the Department). One year of physics.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,441 a year (2026-27). North Dakota resident rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Other'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. The same table lists Minnesota residents $17,070.48 a Source

International applicants: USD 26,882 a year (2026-27). International student rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Other'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. Source

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder. Three academic or professional references and a statement of goals are required.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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