A Master of Science degree in Chemistry provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles of chemistry and their applications. This understanding will be developed through a combination of coursework, seminars, independent study and research. The Montclair State Graduate Program in Chemistry is designed with built-in flexibility to help every student meet their career objective.
A Master of Science degree can provide a number of advantages over a chemist with a Bachelor of Science degree:
- The job entry level is higher.
- The starting pay is higher.
- There are more opportunities for advancement for those with greater knowledge and skills.
- Advanced work helps develop greater self-confidence.
- Research project and thesis that conveys your work and accomplishments.
Programs
Teaching
- Teacher Certification in Chemistry, Preschool-Grade 12 (C.R.I.)
- Teacher Certification in Elementary School with Subject Matter Specialization: Science Grades 5-8
Advising
Before meeting with your assigned advisor, if you have general inquiries, there is also advising available specifically for CSAM students. Visit the Academic Advising for CSAM Students page to learn more!
Graduate Advisor
Three Options for Admission to MS Programs
- BS/BA in Chemistry or Biochemistry (major GPA 3.0 or higher)
- BS/BA in closely related field (major GPA 3.0 or higher). In this case, a student may be admitted conditionally and will be required to complete certain undergraduate courses to make up for deficiencies in the student’s preparation.
- Through the OPEN-NJ program, which provides limited scholarships to students with a BS/BA in Chemistry, Biochemistry or in a closely related field such as Molecular Biology, Biology, and Geoscience. Learn more information about the OPEN-NJ scholarship opportunity or contact Dr. Nina Goodey.
Scholarships
- OPEN-NJ
- Amount: $10,000 per year for 2 or 3 years
- Learn about application requirements and submitting your application
- The Margaret and Herman Sokol Graduate Fellowship in Science
- Amount: $10,000
Criteria:
The Margaret and Herman Sokol Graduate Fellowship in Science is a ten thousand dollar ($10,000) award to a graduating natural science major from the College of Science and Mathematics (CSAM) at Montclair State University who will pursue formal, full-time graduate study leading to a doctoral (Ph.D.) degree at an accredited institution of higher learning. This award will be restricted to students in the disciplines of Biology, Molecular Biology, Geoscience, Physics, Chemistry and Biochemistry. Each year one graduating senior will be selected to receive one of these $10,000 Fellowships. Applications will be reviewed following the fall semester and announcement of the award will be made in the spring each year. The recipient of the award will be given a $5,000 stipend upon verification of enrollment for the first year of graduate study and the additional $5,000 when she/he verifies that approximately half of the graduate program has been completed. The second $5,000 portion will be placed in trust in an interest-bearing account. The recipient will receive both the principal and interest at the time of the second award. In the event that the Fellow does not continue in the graduate program, the second award will not be granted and the money will be returned to the fund at Montclair State University. Candidates for the award must have completed at least 60 semester hours at Montclair State University with at least 24 semester hours completed in their natural science major at Montclair State University by graduation. Candidates must submit formal application to the Department Chair on the form provided. Each department chair may nominate no more than one applicant in each discipline to the Dean, who will consult with the CSAM department chairs prior to making a determination of the award recipient.