Chemistry Graduate Programs
- Contact Information
- College of Arts and Science
- 125 Chemistry Building
- 573-882-8374
- Chemistry Web Site
About Chemistry
The graduate program in Chemistry at MU is the oldest and most well-developed of any public institution in the state of Missouri. The first two PhD degrees granted by the department occurred in 1909. Today, we continue a tradition of educating highly competent scientists with the vision, creativity and resourcefulness necessary to meet the ever-changing challenges of their professional environment. Doctoral students are admitted and graduate degrees, master's (MS) and doctoral (PhD), are awarded through the department. Both degrees are based upon a program of course work leading to independent research and completion of a thesis. For the doctoral degree, the thesis will be of greater scope and will demonstrate creativity and originality. Therefore, our graduates have the skills to adapt to new challenges, using experience, intellect and imagination to solve problems as they arise. Furthermore, the chemist with an advanced degree takes pride in the profession and is determined to continue intellectual growth and education to maintain professional fitness. As a result, the overwhelming majority of our graduates find productive and fulfilling careers in their fields.
Degrees
- PhD in Chemistry