Master's of Science in Chemistry
Real-World Applications, Unparalleled Opportunities
Catalyze your career with a Master of Science in Chemistry from UChicago
Gain skills and experience to make an impact in chemistry-driven industries, strengthen your application to medical school, or prepare for doctoral study.
The MS program in the Department of Chemistry offers wide opportunity and unusual flexibility for advanced study and research and is designed to encourage individuality, independence, and excellence. The program offers experience in a broad range of chemistry subfields and facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration with other scientific fields across campus.
Students have the option to tailor their studies to specific tracks of interest: Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry.
Why an M.S. in Chemistry at UChicago?
Advance Your Science and Your Career
Develop the scientific depth, research insight, and applied skills that power innovation. At UChicago, you’ll study with field-defining faculty and gain access to cutting-edge research and entrepreneurial opportunities in Physical, Organic, Inorganic, Materials, and Chemical Biology.
Launch Your Chemistry Career Faster
Complete your master’s in as little as 9 months and open the door to roles like:
- Research Scientist
- Medicinal Chemist
- Process Engineer
- Chemical Manufacturing & Scale-Up
- Computation & Modeling
- Regulatory Affairs
Connect Chemistry to What's Next
Gain a competitive edge with cutting edge training in the molecular sciences. Our unique program is designed to prepare you for careers in entrepreneurship and startups as well as established industries such as pharmaceuticals and energy.
Fast Facts
-
Top-Ranked
UChicago is ranked among the top 10 globally (ShanghaiRanking ARWU 2026) and #21 in Chemistry worldwide (ShanghaiRanking GRAS 2025) for research excellence and impact.
-
Award-Winning Faculty
Learn from top-tier faculty and leading scientists, including Nobel and Wolf Prize honorees and NAS members.
-
Global Network
Learn alongside PhD students and join a worldwide community of 190,000+ UChicago alumni.
-
5 Specializations
Customize your course of study by selecting: Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, or Chemical Biology.
Program Information
Admissions
Discover a flexible MS program in chemistry designed to encourage individuality and excellence at the University of Chicago.
Careers in Chemistry
UChicago’s network offers strong career support. You’ll have dedicated PSD Career Services advising, STEM OPT eligibility for international students, a powerful UChicago alumni network, and institutional relationships with other leaders in research like AbbVie, Argonne National Laboratory, and more to help connect you to internship and job opportunities.
Curriculum
Pursue your M.S. in Chemistry in as little as three quarters with a flexible curriculum tailored to your interests in Physical, Organic, Inorganic, Materials, or Chemical Biology.
The MS in Chemistry offers students the opportunity to engage in world-class research while gaining expertise for a career in scientific industries or strengthening their applications for professional and PhD degrees. ”