MSc in Chemistry and Chemical Biology - Nuclear in Ithaca United States | Cornell University

The M.S. program requires 30 credit hours of coursework. While some students may finish within one academic year, most typically take longer. Given the varied academic backgrounds and career objectives of each candidate, we expect considerable flexibility in individual study plans for the M.S. degree. Rather than imposing strict prerequisites, we generally expect most credits to come from advanced chemistry and related disciplines. Your personalized curriculum will be tailored to your specific interests through consultation with the M.S. Graduate Program Director, potentially incorporating courses from various departments across Cornell.

This program caters to individuals seeking advanced training in the broad field of chemical sciences while developing skills in critical analysis, independent research, and instruction. Research-focused students must demonstrate initiative by designing and pursuing their own projects, with degree conferral dependent on completing a master's research project. This culminates in an archival document submitted to both the student's committee and the Graduate School. First-year students typically enroll in Chem 5110 during fall semester, which introduces the extensive research resources available within our department and university-wide.

Nuclear chemistry focuses on atomic nuclei and their chemical applications. Scientists in this discipline examine radioactive elements' chemistry and develop innovative uses for their radiation. Cornell researchers specifically investigate radioelements' medical applications for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. This research combines radiation detection methods such as gamma spectroscopy with traditional synthetic techniques to create radioactive compounds for biological testing.