Chemistry Major (B.S.) (Combined B.S./M.S.)

A minimum of 138 credits of coursework is required for the combined BS/MS degree; 112 credits from the undergraduate program and 26 credits from the graduate program. In addition, a minimum 3.0 major GPA is required at the end of the junior year.  Students should have taken at least three 300 level chemistry courses, including CHEM 341 at Montclair State University.  The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required.  Students who have completed a BS in Chemistry are not eligible for this program.  Students who complete the program will be awarded both degrees at the end of five years. The undergraduate component includes all requirements for certification of the BS degree by the American Chemical Society Committee on Professional Training.  The BS/MS program has more chemistry, mathematics and research requirements than the BS and MS degrees separately.  If pursued independently, these two degrees would require a total of 152 credits and would take six years to complete.  A student who decides not to complete the program can graduate with a BS degree by completing the requirements for the BS in Chemistry.

Program Requirements

Students must complete 42 credits of General Education requirements and 3-9 credits of World Languages and Cultures Requirements.