Online Master's in Chemistry Curriculum and Course Schedule
Students will acquire industry-aligned skills and knowledge in a wide range of chemical and biochemical topics. With accreditation from the American Chemical Society, Ohio University will ensure students hone and develop their passion to serve through a curriculum designed for real-world application.
There is no thesis, but students will write a research paper on a selected chemistry topic under the direction of their adviser. For degree conferral, students must meet the Standards of Work requirements as stated in the Ohio University Graduate Catalog and have obtained a B (3.0) or higher in five 5000-level classes out of the six currently being offered.
A total of 30 credits is required.
Required Courses
- CHEM 5200 - Science Research Literature and Writing (4 credits)
- CHEM 5805 - Advanced Organic Synthesis: Reactions and Mechanisms (4 credits)
- CHEM 5890 - Basic Biochemistry (4 credits)
- CHEM 5760 - Modern Inorganic Chemistry (4 credits)
- CHEM 5860 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry (4 credits)
- CHEM 5510 - Physical Chemistry (4 credits)
- CHEM 6950 - Research and Thesis (6 credits) * — There is no thesis for this program, but students will write a research paper on a selected chemistry topic under the direction of their adviser.
Course Schedule
View full course information in the Graduate Catalog
Fall 2022
- CHEM 5200 - Chemical Literature
- CHEM 5860 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry
- CHEM 6950 - Research and Thesis (6 credits)*
Spring 2023
- CHEM 5890 - Basic Biochemistry
- CHEM 5805 - Advanced Organic Synthesis: Reactions and Mechanisms
- CHEM 6950 - Research and Thesis (6 credits)*
Summer 2023
Note: The Summer 2023 Session starts on May 15.
- CHEM 5510 - Physical Chemistry
- CHEM 5760 - Modern Inorganic Chemistry
- CHEM 6950 - Research and Thesis (6 credits)*
Fall 2023
- CHEM 5200 - Chemical Literature
- CHEM 5860 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry
- CHEM 6950 - Research and Thesis (6 credits)*
Spring 2024
- CHEM 5890 - Basic Biochemistry
- CHEM 5805 - Advanced Organic Synthesis: Reactions and Mechanisms
- CHEM 6950 - Research and Thesis (6 credits)*
*CHEM 5200 - Chemical literature as well as three other classes are needed for CHEM 6950.