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Director of Graduate Studies
Dr. Kathryn Thomasson
P: 701-777-3199
F: 701-777-2331
Graduate Studies in Chemistry
The Chemistry Department at the University of North Dakota offers a unique opportunity for students to pursue the Ph.D. and M.S. degree in areas that transcend the traditional division of chemistry into analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical.
Our graduate program provides students with a pleasant but stimulating atmosphere that promotes expression of one's individuality while setting and maintaining research goals designed to promote accomplishments at the forefront of modern chemistry. As a relatively small Department and one that takes pride in the accomplishments of its students, we take the time to provide the necessary direction and help as our students are guided toward their degree goals. In short, our faculty is committed to graduate education.
The Department of Chemistry offers programs at the M.S. and Ph.D. levels leading to degrees in the areas of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. The research problems being pursued by the department's 15 faculty members and more than 30 graduate students are at the forefront of these traditional disciplines; as well as a variety of interfacial areas, including bioinorganic, bio-organic, organoanalytical, organometallic and applied theoretical chemistry.
The department has traditionally accepted promising students who prefer a small school and the individual attention it provides. Students who possess the potential for graduate work but have an inadequate background will also be considered for graduate study.
The friendly spirit and camaraderie within the department are outstanding. Students are respected as individuals by the faculty and every effort is made to guide them in their development into creative and effective scientists.
Our graduates are placed well. While the majority of our graduates accept positions as chemists in major industrial concerns, a number go on for additional graduate or postgraduate studies, or become chemists at governmental or academic institutions.
Please consider us in your selection of a graduate school as you prepare for an exciting future in forefront contemporary research. Should you have any questions or if you would like to learn more about the program, please contact any of our faculty.
