The goal of the Chemistry M.S. Program is to provide students with professional knowledge and technical skills above the B.S. level which will enhance their career potential & opportunities for advancing in their field. The structure of the M.S. program is geared to suit the needs of a part-time student who is already employed in industry or education. Additionally, the aim of the Ph.D. Program is to provide students with advanced knowledge & skills that are necessary in order to establish fully independent research careers in the future. Graduates are expected to be able to conceive, design & supervise research projects in industrial and academic settings, as well as instruct & train junior members of the research team.