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The Chemistry Department at UNC Charlotte offers graduate research opportunities across all core chemistry fields, alongside collaborations with interdisciplinary programs in nanoscale science, biotechnology, biomedicine, optical science, and various engineering disciplines. Students have access to an extensive collection of chemical instruments, with most equipment available for direct use by research students. Earning a Master of Science in Chemistry serves as a strong foundation for careers in industries like pharmaceuticals, textiles, food production, and energy. This degree also provides a pathway to professional fields such as medicine, pharmacy, industrial safety, and patent law, or further academic pursuits in chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering. Our master's program alumni succeed in diverse careers and gain admission to top-tier Ph.D. programs nationwide. Faculty members conduct cutting-edge research spanning modern chemistry, with many engaged in interdisciplinary projects. Research focuses include nanoscale science, computational chemistry, organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, catalysis, biochemistry, and more. Chemistry faculty frequently collaborate with researchers from Biology, Physics, Engineering disciplines, and the Carolinas Medical Center.