M.A. in chemistry
HEGIS code 1905
NYS SED program code 02083

The M.A. in chemistry degree program, with its course work and thesis research, is appropriate for individuals wishing to pursue careers in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries in research and development or in quality control positions or as preparation for doctoral studies. Students performing research for a master's thesis may acquire training in several optical or magnetic resonance spectroscopic techniques; in microscopy; in the design of organic and inorganic catalysts; in enzymology and rapid kinetics techniques; in high-performance chemical computing; advanced electrochemistry; chemical synthesis and general analytical chemistry; and/or the application of the tools of modern biochemistry/biotechnology. Faculty mentors sponsor master's theses in chemical and biomedical research problems. Students may, however, opt out of laboratory research and complete the degree by passing a comprehensive exam.

Program/Department Advisors

Advisor Name Title Phone Location Email Office Hours Magliozzo, Richard S Graduate Deputy 718-951-2845 3148 N rmaglioz brooklyn.cuny.edu by appointment

Building codes:    A-Whitehead;   B-Boylan;   J-James;   N-Ingersoll;   NE-Ingersoll Extension;   R-Roosevelt;   RE-Roosevelt Extension;   WEB - West End Building

This program is intended for students who seek advanced study in the fundamentals of chemistry.

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Matriculation requirements
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Applicants must offer the following: two terms of general chemistry including qualitative analysis; one term of analytical chemistry; two terms of organic chemistry; two terms of physical chemistry; two terms of calculus; and two terms of general physics.

General matriculation and admission requirements of the Division of Graduate Studies are in the section "Admission."

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Degree requirements
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Thirty credits are required for the degree.
Students must complete 19 credits in courses in the Chemistry Department. The following courses are required:
Chemistry 705.1G, 710G, 750G, 757.1G or 770G, 760G, and 790G or 791G.

The remaining credits required for the degree may be in graduate courses in any department approved by the deputy chairperson.

Students must (a) submit a thesis acceptable to the department or (b) pass a comprehensive examination. Students who elect to write a thesis must take Chemistry 700.1G. Chemistry 790G or 791G must be completed before work is begun on the thesis.

Students must (a) pass a test, given by the department, of their ability to read scientific literature in French, German, Japanese, Chinese, or Russian, or (b) complete an advanced course in computer science approved by the deputy chairperson.

Information about requirements for the thesis is in the section "Academic Regulations and Procedures."

Courses in the Chemistry Department offered toward the degree must be 700-level courses.

The program of study must be approved by the deputy chairperson.

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CUNY Ph.D.
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The City University of New York offers doctoral programs in chemistry and biochemistry. General information about CUNY Ph.D. programs is in the chapter "About Brooklyn College."

The Chemistry Department offers research and laboratory work at Brooklyn College that is creditable toward the CUNY doctoral degree. For information about the courses, students should consult the graduate deputy chairperson of the Chemistry Department and the executive officer of the doctoral program.

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Sigma Xi
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Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, encourages original investigation in the natural sciences, pure and applied. The fields of activity of the society include the physical sciences, the life sciences, the earth sciences, and mathematics. The Brooklyn College Chapter elects students to associate membership in the society on the basis of academic excellence and marked aptitude for research in one of the fields listed above.