Chemistry (MS)
Gain the confidence you need to pursue your professional goals in the chemical sciences with a degree in chemistry from A&M-Commerce.
Be a Leader as a STEM Professional
Complete advanced chemical research through our Master of Science in Chemistry program. We offer four tracks and both thesis and non-thesis options to suit your interests and meet your career goals. You’ll have access to modern chemical instrumentation like Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, atomic absorption, and gas and liquid chromatography. Gain the confidence you need to pursue chemical sciences as a profession. Whether it's pursuing a doctorate, community college and public school teaching, or governmental and industrial employment, this program is right for you.
Focus Your Passion
Our department offers four different tracks that cater to your research interests and career goals. Discover which program works best for you.
Thesis
Our traditional thesis program consists of ten courses (30 credit hours) plus one additional thesis course (6 hours). If you are interested in further graduate work or professional programs, we recommend choosing the Thesis Track. You’ll work one-on-one with our experienced faculty and research topics that interest you.
Professional Chemistry (Non-Thesis)
Our 34-hour program lets you complete research in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry or physical chemistry. If you’re interested in working in the chemical industry or pursuing a Ph.D. program, this program is for you.
Professional Chemical Business (Non-Thesis)
Interested in working in the chemical industry as an entrepreneur or business leader? The Professional Business Track combines chemistry with a strong foundation in business management. You’ll partner with the College of Business for a world-class educational experience. Learn the ropes of economics and apply your knowledge to the chemical industry through our professional program.
Professional Chemical Education (Non-Thesis)
Are you a chemistry educator looking to expand your knowledge and enhance your classroom experience? Our Professional Chemical Education Track gives you the tools to do so. You’ll take additional courses from the College of Education through our program. This track also enables you to teach at the community college level.
See Yourself Succeed With a Degree in Chemistry
Innovation and Discovery
Take on our mission to build a better Texas that is eager to compete in an interconnected world with creativity, ethical leadership and imagination. We don’t just discover the future, we make it.
Career Readiness
The College of Science and Engineering is a gateway to in-demand STEM careers projected to make up a significant portion of the U.S. and global economy.
Accomplished Faculty
Shape an innovative framework with an award-winning faculty including four College of Science and Engineering Regents Professors, a highly selective honor for exemplary contributions to the university, community and the State of Texas.
Hands-on Research
Our faculty will help you tackle complex challenges and discover solutions with hands-on research in various fields.
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
A degree in chemistry will offer you the opportunity to:
- Hone your knowledge and skills by concentrating your studies on analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry or physical chemistry.
- Learn methods for purifying, identifying, and characterizing chemical and biochemical compounds.
- Develop mastery in the classification and function of the major classes of molecules associated with living organisms.
- Acquire knowledge in the application of modern concepts of bonding and energetics to problems of the structures and reactions of inorganic compounds.
- Investigate the technologies, methods and practices that foster innovation, research, and chemical reasoning.
- Prepare for careers in chemistry education or business through optional professional tracks.
Careers
With a graduate degree in chemistry, you can become a highly valued scientist, providing your knowledge and approach to problem-solving toward a career in research, teaching or business. As a graduate, you are well-positioned to transition quickly when internship and job opportunities present themselves.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2018
Internship opportunities
Internship experience provides the foundation employers are often looking for. Although not required for your degree, internships are an important part of your education experience. These are just a few of the companies that partner with Student Career Preparedness and offer opportunities for A&M-Commerce chemistry students.
What You Will Learn
Through challenging, fast-paced coursework around your specific field of interest, this program will prepare you for specific jobs such as analytical chemist, inorganic chemist, research scientist and R&D manager in a wide range of organizations, industries and institutions.
Courses to Prepare You for Your Career
- Foundation courses include Chemical Thermodynamics, Biochemistry, Advanced Analytical Chemistry and Organic Mechanisms & Structure.
- Supplementary courses around your concentration include Quantum Chemistry, Nuclear Science, Synthetic Organic Transformations and Kinetics.
Featured Courses
Student Organizations
Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society
The Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society brings together students interested in chemical sciences and enriches their academic experience. You do not have to be a chemistry major to join. The Student Affiliates sponsor guest speakers, social events, field trips, tutoring services, revenue-generating events and various other activities throughout the academic year.
Graduate Program Cost
PROGRAM COSTS
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents.
Admission
Your Path to Becoming a Lion
- Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
- Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
- Select “Chemistry, MS” as your “Major.”
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Provisional Status
After you submit your application, you may be granted provisional status, which means you can enroll in one semester of courses. You will not be eligible for financial aid until you submit all of your documents and are accepted into the program.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to [email protected], unless otherwise specified below.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to [email protected].
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accept evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
- If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
- If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Request two signed letters of recommendation, on letterhead, from professionals who can attest to your goals and ability to succeed in the program. Those individuals should:
- Email the letter to [email protected] or
- Send the letter to you. Then, you will utilize the upload system: myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores
If you are unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
Submit a written statement that addresses your career objectives and how the master’s degree will help you meet those goals.
- Must be 1-2 pages, up to 500 words.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist is here to help you complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- View the schedule of classes.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Deadlines
- Fall admission consideration: June 1
- Spring admission consideration: October 15
- Summer admission consideration: March 15
- Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
- Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
- Select “Chemistry, MS” as your “Major.”
- Pay the $75 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to [email protected], unless otherwise specified below.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to [email protected].
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
If you are unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce Texas 75428
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact [email protected] for more information.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accept evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
- If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
- If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
Request two signed letters of recommendation, on letterhead, from professionals who can attest to your goals and ability to succeed in the program. Those individuals should:
- Email the letter to [email protected] or
- Send the letter to you. Then, you will utilize the upload system: myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores
If you are unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce Texas 75428
Submit a 1-2 page written statement that addresses your career objectives and how the master’s degree will help you meet those goals.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
You do not need to submit test scores if you have completed (all years) of a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited university in the United States.
Request that your scores from one of the following be sent to Texas A&M University-Commerce:
- TOEFL (Minimum Scores: IBT 79, or CBT 213, or PBT 550)
- IELTS (Minimum Score: 6.00 band overall)
- PTE (Minimum Score: 53 overall or higher)
- Duo Lingo (Minimum Score: 105)
*Scores must be less than two years old.
Submit these documents to the Office of International Programs once you have been admitted
- Official sponsor statement
- Bank statement from the sponsor with a balance of at least $26,025 USD which is less than 1 year old
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist is here to help you complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- View the schedule of classes.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
We are here to help!
Contact Us
- Department of Chemistry
- 903.886.5392
- 903.468.6020
- [email protected]
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011
