Chemical & Biological Sciences MS
This master’s program offers a thesis or non-thesis degree in Chemical and Biological Sciences that prepares you for jobs in industry, national labs, federal agencies, or universities, as well as careers in research, development, and management. The accelerated program can be completed in as little as one year.
Why Mines?
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Program Highlights
Department pageFeatured Research
- Rangeland management toolkit for sustainable water management practices
- Ferroelectric ordering and transport properties in 2D materials
- Moisture-tolerant inorganic electrolytes for solid-state battery technology
- Metabolism and enzymology of the biosynthetic pathway in plants
- Biomanufacturing with extremophiles
Featured Courses
- Emerging Technologies in Green and Sustainable Chemistry
- Molecular Biotechnology
- Environmental Biological and Chemical Sciences
Potential Careers
- Sustainable chemistry
- Biotechnology
- Biomedical sciences
- Environmental sciences
- Human health
Requirements
Application InstructionsEligibility Criteria
Bachelor's Degree in
- Chemistry, Biology
- Biomedical Science/Engineering
- Materials Science/Engineering
Credits
Course requirements: 18-24 credits
Research requirements: 6-12 credits
Total credits: 30
Non-thesis
Course requirements: 24-27 credits
Project requirements: 3-6 credits
Total credits: 30
Application Deadline
For Fall Enrollment: February 1
For Spring Enrollment: August 1
Thesis
The thesis option focuses on graduate coursework and independent research. By the
end of the program, you will have a written thesis and an oral presentation that defends
your original work and contribution to the field of study.
TYPE
In-person
ADMISSION MATERIALS
- Statement of purpose
- Official US transcripts or international transcript evaluation
- Official English proficiency scores
- 3 Letters of recommendation
- GRE scores not required
- Eligible for assistantships
- Tuition and fees
Non-Thesis
The non-thesis option focuses on graduate coursework and professional development.
Learn the latest advanced information and apply it to your work in the field. There
is no requirement for a thesis. A project may be required.
TYPE
In-Person
ADMISSION MATERIALS
- Statement of purpose
- Unofficial transcripts
- English proficiency scores
- Not eligible for assistantships
- Tuition and fees
Have more questions?
Chemical and Biological Sciences MS/PhD:
Rajesh K. Sani
Graduate Program Coordinator
CBEC 2211