Graduate Bulletin
Chemistry, M.A.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Fall: February 15 [December 15 for international applicants]
Spring: September 15 [August 1 for international applicants]
Semi-rolling: Initial selection date for fall admission is
February 15, with a final review on March 30. The initial
selection date for spring admission is September 15, with
a final review of October 30.
Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 3
From Whom: Faculty or industry people who are familiar with the academic
and/or research aptitude of the candidate.
Coursework Required for Admission Consideration:
The vast majority of applicants have or will receive an undergraduate
degree in chemistry or a related field.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:
Yes. Typically, an undergraduate degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or related field.
Statement of Goals: The Statement of Goals should include the following elements:
your specific interest in Temple's program; your research
goals; your future career goals; and your academic and research
achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
If the student's GPA is below 3.25, they can be considered for appointment as a TA if their percentile scores on the Verbal and
Quantitative portions of the GRE sum to at least 100%.
For international applicants, the minimum TOEFL score or range of scores to be accepted: 575 on the paper-based test or 230 on the computer-based test. Regadless of their score, all applicants are required to take a SPEAK test upon arrival at Temple.
Resume:
A resume is required.
Transfer Credit:
All graduate
credits earned by a student prior to matriculation
into the Chemistry Graduate Program are subject to
evaluation and approval by the Chemistry Graduate
Committee. A Transfer of Credit Form must
be completed. It must be supplemented with
an official transcript, sent directly by the
Registrar of the institution where the credits
were earned. All transfer credits must be "B" or
higher and must be from an accredited institution.
The maximum number of credits a student may
transfer is 6.
Program Requirements
Campus Location:
Main Campus
Full-time/Part-time Status:
Students are required to complete the degree program through
classes offered before and after 4:30 p.m.
General Program Requirements:
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond
the Baccalaureate: 20
Required Courses:
Six graduate courses are required. Three of these courses
must be in the student's area of concentration, which depends
upon the track.
Students must earn a total of 18 semester hours of coursework. At least
3 courses must be in their track. 6 semester hours of research
are also required.
Internship: No internship is required.
Language Examination: No language examination is required.
Additional Requirements:The additional requirement is typically
either a thesis or M.A. comprehensive exam,
depending on the M.A. track.
Culminating Events:
Comprehensive Examination:
The comprehensive
examination is usually the last requirement to
be fulfilled. Its purpose
is to
demonstrate a breadth and depth of knowledge
in the core concepts of chemistry as given
in the "Course Masters" track. The exam
is based on the student's major track
in chemistry. Faculty members
in the student's track write the questions
for the comprehensive exam. The faculty
members who write the questions will grade
the exam. Students
should schedule the exam though the graduate
secretary.
Thesis:
The M.A. thesis should be an
original piece of research. Often, but not
always, the research described in the M.A.
thesis can be published in a peer-reviewed
journal. The student will coordinate
the time with his/her Graduate Advisory Committee. The student's Master's Committee
is responsible for evaluating the thesis
and its defense. No thesis should go to
defense unless it is ready for public scrutiny.
Contacts
Program Contact Information:
www.chem.temple.edu
Department Information:
Dept. of Chemistry
201Beury Hall
1901 N. 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
chemgrad@temple.edu
215-204-7118
Department Contacts:
Admissions:
Graduate Secretary
chemgrad@temple.edu
215-204-1980
Program Coordinator:
Dr. Scott Sieburth
sieburth@temple.edu
215-204-7916
Graduate Chairperson:
Dr. Scott Sieburth
sieburth@temple.edu
215-204-7916
Chairperson:
Dr. Robert Levis
rjlevis@temple.edu
215-204-5241
About the Program
The chemistry graduate program has been designed
to provide a solid background in the chosen
area of specialization. It emphasizes the
acquisition of skills which will enable students
to obtain further knowledge as required in
their research and in their professional careers.
For this reason the graduate degree programs
are research oriented, and seminar attendance
and familiarization with the chemical literature
are considered integral. The course requirements
are comparatively light although a wide variety
of intermediate and advanced courses in related
areas are offered. Students are encouraged
to take courses in related areas, such as
physics, biology and computer science, according
to their research interests.
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 3 years
Campus Location: Main Campus
Students are required to complete the degree
program through classes offered before and
after 4:30 p.m. Students are able to complete
the degree program on a part-time basis (8
credit hours or less per semester).
Department Information:
Dept. of Chemistry
201Beury Hall
1901 N. 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
chemgrad@temple.edu
215-204-7118
Ranking:Not applicable.
Accreditation:Not applicable.
Areas of Specialization:The Department of Chemistry offers
programs leading to the Ph.D. and M.A. degrees
in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Inorganic
Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Physical
Chemistry. Areas of specialization include medicinal, nanoscience, photonics, surface science, environmental chemistry , materials and polymers.
Job Placement:The majority of students find employment
in the chemical industry. A lesser fraction
go on to academic positions or positions in
government laboratories.
Affiliation(s):Not applicable.
Interdisciplinary Study:
A Chemical Physics program is offered
jointly with the Physics Department.
Study Abroad:No.
Licensure:Not applicable.
Non-Degree Student Policy:Non-matriculated students are allowed
to take up to 9 credit hours before admission
into a degree program.
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