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Tuition USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 72 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Johnson City, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Chemistry at East Tennessee University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 72 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Chemistry programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 72 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  6. Location: Johnson City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Chemistry programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:

  1. Research Scientist
  2. Environmental Consultant
  3. Laboratory Manager
  4. Science Writer
  5. Policy Advisor
  6. Academic Researcher

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. CHEM 5010 - Graduate Seminar
  2. CHEM 5019 - Supervised Teaching
  3. CHEM 5110 - Advanced Inorganic I *
  4. CHEM 5120 - Advanced Inorganic II *
  5. CHEM 5142 - Reaction Mechanisms of Coordination Chemistry
  6. CHEM 5210 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry I *
  7. CHEM 5220 - Advanced Analytical II *
  8. CHEM 5450 - Advanced Laboratory in Chemistry
  9. CHEM 5510 - Advanced Organic Chemistry *
  10. CHEM 5541 - Organic Reaction Mechanisms *
  11. CHEM 5547 - Molecular Orbital Theory for Organic Chemistry
  12. CHEM 5710 - Chemical Thermodynamics *
  13. CHEM 5741 - Chemical Kinetics *
  14. CHEM 5743 - Quantum Chemistry *
  15. CHEM 5817 - Introduction to Industrial Chemistry
  16. CHEM 5950 - Research in Chemistry
  17. CHEM 5957 - Special Topics in Chemistry
  18. CHEM 5960 - Thesis in Chemistry
  19. CHEM 5990 - Readings and Research
  20. CHEM 5989-5999 - Cooperative Education

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the program leading to an M.S. degree, a student must have:
  • A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited college or university with an adequate undergraduate background for the advanced work in the chemistry department.
  • This background must include a course in Physical Chemistry with laboratory requiring calculus as a prerequisite.
  • At least two recommendation letters from individuals who can comment on the academic as well as personal qualifications of the applicant.
Incoming students lacking certain prerequisites may, with departmental permission, make up these deficiencies. However, graduate credit will not be received for this coursework. Upon entering, some students may be asked to take departmental placement exams, the purpose of which is to determine the level of the incoming student\xc2\x92s preparedness for the graduate program. These exams, if administered, will be used to better advise students as to their specific course of study.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact East Tennessee University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About East Tennessee University

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East Tennessee University

Johnson City, United States

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a public land-grant research university in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1794, two years before Tennessee became the 16th state, it is...

University Profile
  • Start Date 2017-12-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 72 months
  • Credits 36