Location:

Grand Forks, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Doctorate

Specialty:

Chemistry

Program Overview

Program Description:

The mission of the Department of Chemistry graduate M.S. program is to provide quality learning experiences in both hands-on laboratory research and classroom settings to post-baccalaureate students. These experiences will establish critical thinking and communication skills based on the theory, principles, and techniques of chemistry. Graduates will be prepared to become professional research chemists essential contributors technically competent to undertake any important task (under strategic guidance of a Ph.D. Chemist). Goal 1: Learning Chemistry: Students will increase their knowledge of chemistry facts and relationships, both theoretical and practical, improve their logical and critical thinking skills, including the interpretation of experiments designed by Ph.D. chemists. Goal 2: Communicating Chemistry: Students will learn to communicate effectively in writing and in oral presentations on technical topics. Goal 3: Acting Professionally: Students will learn the most appropriate way to get a job done by acting ethically and professionally. The mission of the Department of Chemistry Ph.D. program is to provide quality learning experiences, primarily, in hands- on laboratory research and also in classroom settings to post-baccalaureate students. These experiences will establish independent critical thinking and professional communication skills based on the theory, principles, and techniques of chemistry. Graduates will be prepared to work as independent professional researchers in chemistry capable of contributing to the original literature. Goal 1: Learning Chemistry: Students will increase their knowledge of chemistry facts and relationships, both theoretical and practical, significantly develop their logical and critical thinking skills, including the design and interpretation of experiments. Goal 2: Communicating Chemistry: Students will learn to communicate effectively in writing and in oral presentations on technical topics. Goal 3: Acting Professionally: Students will learn the most appropriate way to get a job done by acting ethically, professionally, and becoming an independent scholar.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

UND is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. UND also holds many special accreditation's at the college, department, or program level.

Financial Aid:

No

Requirements:

Applicants who are seeking admission to Graduate School must meet all of the minimum general graduate school admission requirements identified in the Graduate School Catalog. In addition, the prospective students must fulfill the requirements for admission to the graduate program to which they are applying.

International Requirements:

All graduate applicants must demonstrate academic-level proficiency with the English language before they will be considered for admission. This requirement must be met by all applicants, regardless of citizenship, residency, or nation of birth. No applicants will be considered for admission until the English Language Proficiency is met. Please refer to the Academic Catalog for ways in which this requirement can be met.