Chemistry M.S.

M.S. students must complete at least 30 semester hours of work, including 24 semester hours of course work (typically eight courses) and six hours of research and thesis preparation.

Placement examinations and consultations with a faculty advisory committee during new-student orientation are used to select first-year study courses. Students normally choose a thesis advisor and committee during the first semester and formulate the remaining course program after consulting with them.

All degree candidates must present at least one research-based seminar to the department as part of their degree program. Most students also present their work outside of Clemson, for example at a national or regional meeting of a scientific society such as the American Chemical Society.

The final stage of the graduate degree program involves the writing and defense before the degree committee of a thesis describing the original research project that was completed by the student.

The faculty, staff and students of the College of Science focus, as a team, on academic, faculty and inclusive excellence, seeking high-impact and transformational experiences.

As part of a land-grant University, we understand the value of being locally relevant and embracing the responsibility of improving the lives of South Carolinians. As an aspiring world-class College of Science, we understand the importance of being globally impactful and preparing our graduates to be leaders in an increasingly diverse and interconnected world.The College of Science has one school and four departments that offer 25 undergraduate and graduate degrees: seven Bachelor of Science, four Bachelor of Arts, six Master of Science and eight Doctor of Philosophy.