Graduate Programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is committed to achieving excellence in graduate studies and research within the larger University of Massachusetts system. In addition to strength in the traditional areas of chemistry, the Department is developing programs with special strength and emphasis in environmental chemistry, biotechnology, and computational chemistry.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry continues its tradition of providing individualized attention and instruction in its graduate program. Graduate students choose a course of study in which they work closely with faculty on research projects in areas of current interest in chemistry. Classes are typically small, affording superb opportunities for interaction with the faculty. Graduate students find the faculty approachable, helpful, and enthusiastic. Our students achieve extensive hands-on experience with instrumentation and computers.

The Department has an active seminar program which features local, national, and international speakers from universities and other research laboratories. Graduate students attend all seminars as part of their educational experience.

Graduate students at UMass Dartmouth may pursue one of a number of programs leading to the Master of Science degree. Each program of study is designed to broaden and deepen students' knowledge in various branches of chemistry, as well as to provide specialization in at least one or more of the following areas: analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biophysical chemistry, computational chemistry, inorganic chemistry, marine chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry.

Our department also has an ongoing joint doctoral program with the Department of Chemistry at UMass Lowell. Students may complete course work and research at either campus. We currently have a number of students in each program in the joint program with UMass Lowell.

Graduates of our program are prepared for careers in industrial, government, or university laboratories and in secondary schools as teachers of chemistry. M.S. graduates find that their experience at UMass Dartmouth also provides excellent preparation for entry into a Ph.D. program.

Contacts

Dr Timothy C K Su
Chemistry Graduate Programs Director
508 999-8238
tsu@umassd.edu

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
285 Old Westport Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300

Details of our graduate programs are described in the current edition of the university's graduate catalog.

 Last Updated On: 10/16/07