MS Chemistry

Cutting-edge research and innovative coursework make UNT an ideal place to pursue a Master of Science degree in Chemistry. From designing new optoelectronic or pharmaceutical materials to reducing toxic emissions and the invention of new clean fuels, our combination of internationally recognized faculty members and state-of-the-art facilities has provided alumni with the tools needed to thrive and succeed in the job market.

UNT's Master of Science in Chemistry offers concentrations in analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, as well as industrial chemistry and chemistry education.

New frontiers in chemistry often incorporate two or more traditional areas, and your advisors can help you design unique interdisciplinary study opportunities. A wide variety of research programs are available, including:

• Chemical biology
• Chemistry education research
• Computational chemistry
• Forensic chemistry
• Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis
• Mass spectrometry
• Materials chemistry
• Medicinal/pharmaceutical chemistry
• Molecular dynamics and kinetics
• Organic and inorganic synthesis

Research laboratories are housed in the Chemistry Building and the Science Research Building with access to university-wide shared facilities, including those at Discovery Park. Our department possesses a large and well-maintained suite of equipment and instruments for research.

The department also houses the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling (CASCaM), one of the nation’s foremost computational chemistry programs. CASCaM maintains a state-of-the-art high-performance computing facility available for extensive quantum chemistry and molecular modeling applications by both computational and experimental research groups in chemistry. The department also maintains:

• The Computational Chemistry Instructional Laboratory, which supports training and education of students in computational research and data analysis methods
• An extensive suite of modern instruments, including 500 and 400 MHz Varian NMR spectrometers with capability for multiple nuclei and solid samples; a Rigaku XtaLAB Synergy-S dual-source single crystal X-ray diffractometer; a Rigaku SmartLab powder X-ray diffractometer; and mass spectrometers with MALDI, ESI and APCI capabilities
• A Stockroom providing a comprehensive inventory of chemicals and laboratory supplies
• A shared instrument lab with forensic chemistry instrumentation suitable for processing crime scene evidence and identifying trace evidence
• A master glassblower who repairs and fabricates specialized glassware for research