HELP 2013-2014 University Catalog Chemistry, BS/Chemistry, Accelerated MS Print-Friendly Page

A five-year bachelor’s/accelerated master’s degree program leads to a research-based MS degree following satisfactory completion of 144 credits. It allows academically strong undergraduates with a commitment to research to obtain BS and MS degrees within five academic years plus the summer of the last year. On completion of this program, students will be exceptionally well prepared for entry into a professional school or a PhD program in chemistry or a related discipline. Students are eligible to enter this program and enroll in graduate courses after successfully completing 90 credits, inclusive of prerequisites, toward the BS degree. This flexibility makes it possible for students to complete some of their graduate classes during their junior and senior years. Consult the department for details on the program.

Students admitted to the accelerated programs may use up to 6 earned credits in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the undergraduate degree. On completion of the undergraduate degree and with satisfactory performance (3.00) in the graduate courses, students are given advanced standing in the master’s program and can complete an additional 24 credits to receive the master’s degree. All other master’s degree requirements must be met.

This program of study is offered by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Science .