Graduate

The Department of Chemistry at Western Michigan University offers graduate programs in chemistry that combine traditional classroom learning with a research experience to prepare a student in matters of critical thinking, experimental design and methodology, data evaluation and scientific ethics. Students will work with an advisor to select a research topic and achieve timely completion of research objectives through group meetings, routine reports, submission of manuscripts for publication, or presenting at local, regional or national meetings.

IMPORTANT: Applications are due February 1 for fall admission. The committee reviews applications in mid-February. You can expect a decision by March 15. *NOTE: Applications for self-funded students are accepted for both fall and spring terms. If you are self-funded, please email Courtney.Buckmaster@wmich.edu immediately after submitting your application.

Graduate programs

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Graduate resources

Chemistry Graduate Student Handbook

WMU Graduate Permanent Program Master's Level

Thesis Approval Form - Master's

Application for Permission to Elect

Doctoral program of study

Doctoral candidacy

Dissertation Approval form – Ph.D.

Committee Appointment

3000-4000 Inclusion – Permission to Elect

Student Advisor Agreement

Laboratory Rotation Completion

Annual Review – Master's Students

Annual Review – Doctoral Students

Questions?

Contact an advisor.

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