Chemistry

Overview

The Chemistry program offered by University of San Francisco prepares students for a future in professional research and development, further studies in a PhD program or health-related professional programs, and teaching positions at the high school and community college level.

Graduates with Master in Chemistry from University of San Francisco will be able to:

• demonstrate broad knowledge in areas of chemistry relevant to research interests

• become safe and proficient in laboratory practice and instrumental techniques necessary for research

• communicate the subject of chemistry in written and oral forms including: correspondence, reports and short presentations that may utilize multimedia tools

• develop critical thinking skills with the ability to judge scientific arguments and make arguments based on experiments conducted during research project

• prepared to pursue further graduate studies or employment in chemistry or related scientific fields

Careers

The program offers graduate work in the fields of biochemistry, inorganic, organic, physical, and analytical chemistry and is designed for the student who intends to work as a professional chemist, to study for the PhD, or to seek further training (e.g., in business or engineering).