About the course

The Department of Chemistry offers programs of study and research leading to MS and PhD degrees. Candidates for advanced degrees in the Department of Chemistry normally are expected to have completed the minimum undergraduate program established by the American Chemical Society Committee on Professional Training. The graduate program in chemistry may include any chemistry courses numbered above 500, along with certain courses numbered between 400 and 500 if approved by the student?s advisory committee, or in the first semester of study, by the graduate executive committee of the department. Graduate courses in chemistry include advanced analytical techniques, synthesis, and reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry, molecular modeling and computer simulation methods, physical inorganic and inorganic reaction mechanisms, organometallics, quantum mechanics, molecular spectroscopy, and statistical thermodynamics, and sustainable materials chemistry. Special topics courses and seminar courses are also offered. Suitable courses in other departments such as Biochemistry, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Geology, Mathematics, or Physics may also be included in a student?s program of study. Thesis-based research is an integral part of the student?s training. Research normally comprises about one-half of the 30 semester hours required in a master?s degree program and about two-thirds of the work in a doctoral program.

　　Wood chemistry is a broad, interdisciplinary field focusing on the chemical and biochemical aspects of trees and products such as pulp and paper that are derived from trees. Extensive use of analytical instrumentation is required to determine the chemical composition of forest products and processes. The wood chemistry program is the only such program in a chemistry department in the United States. We are developing methods to separate the major components of wood so that it can be used more efficiently for high value products and energy production. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Orono
Fall (August), 2024	Orono
Spring (January), 2025	Orono
Summer (May), 2025	Orono
Fall (August), 2025	Orono
Spring (January), 2026	Orono

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Maine

Student’s CV

　　Transcripts from all previous universities for coursework leading to a BS/BA in Chemistry or related field.

　　Transcripts from all previous universities for coursework leading to a MS in Chemistry or related field.

　　Letters of recommendation – from three persons (faculty or supervisors) familiar with your scientific ability. At least two of the letters should be from your chemistry professors or research advisors.

　　GRE scores – Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing. Subject exam is not required.

　　TOEFL or IELTS exam scores – required for International students only. Minimum score of 92 TOEFL (Internet) or 7.0 IELTS.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　The next application deadline is 01 November 2023

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Maine. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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