Chemistry MS

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science (thesis or non-thesis) in Chemistry (specialties: analytical, computational, medicinal, organic, and physical chemistry). These programs are designed to prepare students for careers in academic, industrial, and governmental settings. Individualized programs of study, which take advantage of modern instrumentation, provide a solid foundation for independent research.

The Master of Science in Chemistry program at Saint Joseph’s University is the ideal place to study the latest innovations in chemistry alongside top program faculty.  In this program, you’ll gain skills and knowledge in modern chemistry that will prepare you for growing careers in computational chemistry, drug design, pharmacognosy and more. You’ll also have the opportunity to conduct original, pioneering research in our robust research labs, including in the West Center for Computational Chemistry and Drug Design. You’ll take classes on our University City campus and have the option to pursue research-based (thesis) or classroom-based (non-thesis) degrees.

Students entering the graduate program in chemistry may have any undergraduate degree that satisfies all the prerequisites for these programs. However, in some instances the graduate program director will need to assign appropriate remedial courses to ensure that students are properly prepared for the graduate courses in their particular program. In order to help the program director evaluate an entering student's background, each student takes a series of entrance examinations in specific areas of chemistry.