MSc. Professional Science - Chemistry Analytics

MSc. Professional Science - Chemistry Analytics

The Chemistry Analytics concentration in the Master of Science in Professional Science degree provides managerial skills as well as advanced training in chemistry to allow graduates to advance to more supervisory levels within their companies. Students will be trained in the analysis of data from modern analytical instrumentation, such as gas and liquid chromatography, uv, visible and infrared spectroscopy, flame emission, atomic absorption, and mass spectrometry (CHEM 6230) used in industrial settings with examples drawn from the literature to illustrate application to real-world problems (CHEM 6210).

Career Path

Jobs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics grew by 13 percent by 2022. Chemistry graduates with advanced degrees particularly will find better job opportunities with pharmaceutical and biotech companies. MTSU's state-of-the-art science building offers both large and small lab spaces so faculty can pursue research projects with both graduate and undergraduate students. A memorandum of understanding between the university and Oak Ridge National Laboratory also has been renewed three times. Some potential professional pursuits include, Analytical chemist, Biochemist, Biomedical engineer, Chemical engineer, Chemist, Chemistry teacher, Food scientist, Forensic scientist.