Graduate Environmental Chemistry
Graduate Options
Chemistry Masters Program
Doctoral Program in Chemistry
Application Materials and Procedures
Environmental Chemistry Courses
Graduate Advisor
Dr. Sherine Obare
Phone: (269) 387-2923
Director of Graduate Admission and Recruiting
Dr. Yirong Mo
Phone: (269) 387-2916
Chemistry Masters Program
The Master of Science in Chemistry is designed to provide a broad background in the various fields of chemistry with a concentration in one. The degree program is research-based, and a thesis of original research is required for graduation.
Placement examinations covering the fields of Analytical, Organic, Inorganic, Biochemistry, and Physical Chemistry are scheduled during the week preceding each semester and the spring session. New students, unless entering with an acknowledged deficiency, are required to take all examinations before they start classes. Students who fail a placement examination are required to attend the corresponding undergraduate course, if available, and/or repeat the placement examination if so advised. Enrollment in a 600-level chemistry course is not permitted unless the appropriate placement examination has been passed.
The student is required to elect twenty hours in the field of chemistry, including the Master's Thesis. The chemistry hours may be more than twenty depending on the student's background. The remaining hours up to at least thirty hours may be in a related field or fields.
Doctoral Program in Chemistry
The Doctor of Philosophy in chemistry with emphasis in Environmental Chemistry is a research degree designed for persons intending to take a leadership role in teaching and/or research in applied areas of Environmental Chemistry. The program takes an innovative approach, using the skills and expertise provided by the traditional areas of chemical study as the foundation for addressing chemical processes occurring in the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere. The program is designed to offer flexibility so that a full time student may complete the degree in four years and a non-traditional student could be accommodated around full time employment. The educational goals of the program stress a well rounded expertise in chemistry, as well as a literate acquaintance with another environmentally related discipline such as biological science, hydrogeology or paper science. These educational goals provide scientific breadth not often found in traditional chemistry degrees. Combining formal education with a research endeavor encompassing a chemical discipline, will provide students with the high quality education necessary to contribute to the resolution of the expected and unexpected environmental issues of the future.
Application Materials and Procedures
Applicants for the M. S. or Ph.D. program must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general exam and have their scores sent to WMU. Follow the procedures below to assure efficient processing.
Domestic Students:
Request application packet or complete application online.
- Send GRE results to Western Michigan University (Code: 1902).
- Send in application (preferably before February 15).
- Have transcripts mailed to:
Western Michigan University
Office of Admissions and Orientation, Mail Stop #5211
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5211 - Have three letters of reference sent to:
Department of Chemistry, Mail Stop #5413
Western Michigan University
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5413
- Drop off Application for Financial Support to 3425 Wood Hall or mail to:
Department of Chemistry, Mail Stop #5413
Western Michigan University
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5413
International Students:
Request application packet or refer to the Office of International Student Services for an online application, guidelines, and assistance in the application process.
- Send GRE results to Western Michigan University (Code: 1902).
- Send TOEFL results to Western Michigan University (Code: 1902).
- Send in application (preferably before February 15th).
- Have transcripts mailed to:
Office of International Student and Scholar Services, Mail Stop #5246
Western Michigan University A411 Ellsworth Hall,
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5246 - Have three letters of reference sent to:
Department of Chemistry, Mail Stop #5413
Western Michigan University
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5413
- If you would like financial support, please drop off Application for Financial Support to 3425 Wood Hall or mail to:
Department of Chemistry, Mail Stop #5413
Western Michigan University
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5413
For information and application material regarding the graduate program, please contact,
Dr. Yirong Mo
Phone: (269) 387-2916