Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
The Master of Science (MS) in Chemistry at Auburn University provides advanced training in the chemical sciences while allowing students to develop research expertise in a specialized area of study.
The program combines graduate coursework with faculty-mentored research, giving students the opportunity to conduct original investigations and gain experience with modern analytical techniques and laboratory methods.
Areas of Study
Graduate students in the MS program may pursue research across a range of areas within the department. Faculty research spans analytical chemistry, biochemistry and chemical biology, computational and theoretical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and physical chemistry.
Research projects are conducted within faculty laboratories and often involve interdisciplinary collaboration across Auburn University.
Program Structure
The MS program typically combines graduate coursework with research that leads to the completion of a master’s thesis. Students complete advanced coursework in chemistry while working under the supervision of a faculty advisor to develop and carry out an original research project.
The program culminates in the preparation of a written thesis describing the student’s research and an oral defense before a faculty committee. Through this process, students develop strong technical and research skills while deepening their knowledge of the chemical sciences.
Research Training
Students gain hands-on experience with modern research techniques and instrumentation while working alongside faculty and graduate researchers. Many students present their work at conferences or contribute to peer-reviewed publications during their graduate studies.
The MS program prepares students for careers in industry, government laboratories and scientific research, and it may also serve as preparation for further doctoral study.
