Master’s in Chemistry

WPI’s MS chemistry faculty researchers are known for fueling advances with the potential to change the way we live in areas such as health, nanotechnology, biomedical sensors, and clean energy.

You will have many opportunities to learn from and work alongside faculty and students conducting research in such areas as these:

• Catalysis
• Computational Chemistry
• Drug Design and Synthesis
• Enzyme Kinetics

• Fluorescence Spectroscopy
• Molecular Modeling
• Optical and Electrochemical Sensors
• Spectroscopy

Are you already a driven, aspiring chemist and curious about landing the best jobs with a master’s in chemistry? Maybe you’re asking what you can do with a master’s in chemistry, the salary, or industry requirements. Be sure to explore our career outlook for chemistry which showcases sample companies who have hired WPI grads, master’s in chemistry salary information, and more.

Are you fascinated by genetic research, food science, or even treating diseases? Explore a master’s in biochemistry where you’ll conduct in-depth investigations and hands-on lab work that fuels advances in the biochemistry field. Maybe you have an interest in studying medicinal plant chemistry? Our master’s in medicinal plant-based chemistry is one of the few grad programs in the U.S. where students can earn an advance degree in plant chemistry. This student-centric program dives into courses like plant natural products, drugs in the brain, fermentation biology, and more.

Do you want to expand your horizons and lead life-changing research alongside fellow chemists? Our PhD in chemistry brings students to the front and center of globally recognized work in chemical engineering as they conduct “research for a purpose.” Get ready to emerge as a leader who takes on challenges in areas like nanotechnology, biofuels, and more. Maybe you want to be on the forefront of  advances that impact human health and the environment in which we live. Explore a PhD in biochemistry where you will work on pressing challenges in biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, and even engineering.

Whether you’re just starting to think about what you want to major in or have a true passion for chemistry, be sure to explore a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. Emerge as a chemist while gaining hands-on experience using advanced scientific tools and techniques. Maybe you’re interested in studying the transformations that occur in living organisms? Explore our bachelor’s in biochemistry which enables students to investigate important discoveries in chemistry and biology.

Even if you don’t plan to major in chemistry, you can gain enough experience to apply chemistry to your academic plan. Look into WPI’s minor in biochemistry if you want expertise in life processes, a broader foundation in your practical laboratory skills, or an understanding of how to apply biochemistry principles to a business path. You can also design a minor in chemistry that will match your goals— whether that is an overall understanding of chemistry or a minor that lets you delve into a focus on physical or medicinal chemistry.