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George Mason University

Chemistry, MS

The program provides advanced training for recent college graduates, professionals in teaching, and technical workers in research organizations who have an interest in chemistry.

Aspiring Scientist Summer Interns work in Dr. Robin Couch's lab

Program Highlights

  • With a Thesis Option Master's in Chemistry, the serious student will perform original research and write an M.S. thesis under the direction of a faculty member. This option is for students planning to continue with a PhD, or to work in industry, academia, or a national laboratory.
  • The Non-thesis Option is often used by those going on to a professional degree, or to teach chemistry at the secondary school level.

University Catalog

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Concentrations

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