MA in Chemistry at Boston University

The MA in Chemistry program is designed to provide advanced knowledge in contemporary chemistry to students who are focused on a research-based career (such as in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and materials). The program requires students to build upon a foundation of chemical knowledge by pursuing advanced studies in the chemical and molecular sciences, including an emphasis on research in a laboratory.

Learning Outcomes

• Students are required to design, carry out, present, and defend an original work of research at the cutting edge of their discipline.
• Students must demonstrate mastery of the subject material relevant to their graduate field of study and advance scholarship.
• Students need to be able to identify areas where ethical issues may arise in their discipline, and articulate strategies for dealing with them.
• Students are expected to be able to teach and promote their discipline at the undergraduate level.