Master of Science in Chemistry (Non-Thesis)

The NonThesis Terminal M.S. Degree Program provides B.A. and B.S. degree students with an option of obtaining a M.S. degree based upon completion of program of academic coursework in advanced chemistry. The program schedule is adjusted for students with full-time jobs, i.e. the classes are from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. CST on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays (except for the seminars).

The minimum course work requirement is 30 hours with at least 21 hours of graduate courses in Chemistry and an option to take up to 9 credits of graduate courses in other disciplines at UNO. Each student is required to prepare and present a literature seminar, the subject matter of which is to be taken from the current chemical/biochemical research literature. Students must present their seminar the semester they intend to graduate. The presentation of the seminar will serve as the comprehensive exam. While the majority of students graduate in 3 semesters, a 2-semester graduation schedule is possible by participating in graduate research with one of the faculty.

M.S. students may not directly transfer into the Ph.D. program but may apply to the Ph.D. program at any time. Students admitted to the M.S. program are self-supported and are not eligible for departmental assistantships. The Graduate School offers a competitive Master's Scholarship for which students may be eligible

Students must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or a 4-year degree equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad. Minimum GPA Requirements: 2.5 grade point average (GPA) on a 4-point scale for all undergraduate coursework; 3.0 grade point average (GPA) on a 4-point scale for all graduate coursework.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Internet-based test score of 79 total or Computer-based test score of 550; The International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Overall band score of 6.5; PTE (Pearson Tests of English) Academic score of 58; IELP Intensive English Language Program: Satisfactory completion of the Intensive English Language Program at UNO; Minimum Scores on IELP Test: Listening Comprehension: 70; Grammar/Reading/Vocabulary: 63; Writing/Composition: 75.

Application Deadline: Spring Admission: November 15; Fall Admission: July 15.