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Twin Cities campus
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Twin Cities Campus
Chemical Physics M.S.Chemistry
College of Science and Engineering
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Chemical Physics Program, Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, 137 Smith Hall, 207 Pleasant Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-626-7444; fax: 612-626-7541)
Email:
chmapply@umn.edu
Website: http://www.chem.umn.edu/chemphys
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
Chemical physics focuses on areas where the techniques of chemistry and physics are brought together for the study of atoms and molecules; their interactions in gases, liquids, and solids; and the detailed structure and dynamics of material changes. Areas of research and specialization include spectroscopy, optical properties, laser applications, molecular collisions, chemical dynamics, quantum mechanics, computational chemistry, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, low-temperature behavior, polymers and macromolecules, surface science, biochemistry, and biochemical and heterogeneous catalysis.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
An undergraduate degree in chemistry, physics or a related field is required for admission.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Prospective graduate students should have adequate undergraduate preparation in chemistry, physics, and mathematics.
All applicants must submit scores from the General GRE and Subject GRE (any science or engineering subject).
Applicants must submit their test score(s) from the following:
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(GRE, TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan A: Plan A requires
20
major credits,
up to
credits outside the major,
and
10
thesis credits.
The final exam is oral.
Plan B: Plan B requires
30
major credits and
up to
credits outside the major.
The final exam is written.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
A minimum GPA of 2.80
is required for students to remain in good standing.
At least 2 semesters must be completed
before filing a Degree Program Form.
The M.S. degree offered under Plan A (with thesis) requires at least 20 course credits and 10 thesis credits. The M.S. Plan B degree requires 30 course credits, which would include 8 credits for the two Plan B project courses. The course credits must include at least 6 credits each in chemistry and physics or at least 3 credits each in quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, and statistical mechanics.
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