MS Program Flow Chart
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Corecourse (3 hrs) | Core course (3 hrs) |
| Elective course (3 hrs) | Elective course (3 hrs) |
| Research (3–5 hrs) | Literature Seminar, CHEM 6103 |
| Select research advisor | Research (3–5 hrs.) |
| Select thesis committee | Present Research Plan |
| Summer 1 |
| Research |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
| Finish course work (3–6 hrs) | CHEM 7000 (3 hrs) |
| Present Research Seminar, CHEM 6103 | Comprehensive Examination |
| Research (3–5 hrs) | Research (6–9 hrs) |
| Begin thesis writing | Thesis defense |
| Apply for graduation | Submit Graduation Summary |
last updated August 21, 2007