Chemistry: Prof. David Baker (718) 997-4219

Remsen Hall (RE) 117F

E-mail: arthur.baker@qc.cuny.edu

Biochemistry: Prof. Wilma Saffran (718) 997-4195

Remsen Hall (RE) 316B

E-mail: Wilma.Saffran@qc.cuny.edu

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers programs leading to the degree of Master of Arts with concentration in chemistry or biochemistry. These programs include course and laboratory work designed to prepare the student for employment in the chemical industry, government laboratories or agencies, teaching or continuation of graduate studies (e.g. the Ph.D. degree).

The full time student will usually complete the 30 credit course of study in 2 years.

Since research is part of the program of study for both concentrations, check the departmental web page for the research interests of the faculty.

1. Undergraduate studies should include: 1 full year (2 semesters) of general, organic and physical chemistry and 1/2 year of analytical chemistry (all with laboratory components). Mathematics through integral calculus and 1 year of physics. Students planning to concentrate in biochemistry should have completed at least 1 year of biology (with lab) and 1 semester of biochemistry lecture. Deficiencies may be removed by course work or individual study.

2. Three written letters of recommendation from chemistry/biochemistry professionals (undergraduate instructors/supervisors at place of employment, etc.)

3. An interview with a representative of the Graduate Committee may be required.

4. Graduate Record Examination

5. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores of 500 or better for non-native English speakers.

For further information on general requirements for admission to Master's Degree Programs at Queens College go to the Office of Graduate Studies webpage.

Chemistry Concentration:

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
Chem 710	Advanced Inorganic Chemistry	3
Chem 750	Advanced Organic Chemistry I	3
Chem 760	Introductory Quantum Chemistry	3
Chem 786	Physical Methods of Structure Determination	3
Chem 780/781	Advanced Seminar (maximum 2 credits towards 30 needed for degree)	2
Chem 790	Basic Laboratory Techniques for Research	4
Chem 795	Research (minimum 4 credit hours)	4
	Additional 700 level courses in Chemistry/Science Division	8
	TOTAL CREDITS:	30

Biochemistry Concentration:

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
Biochem 710	Advanced Biochemistry	3
Chem 750	Advanced Organic Chemistry I	3
Chem 760 or 770 or Bioch 770	Introductory Quantum Chemistry or Chemical Thermodynamics or Physical Biochemistry	3
Bioch 711.1 /711.2	Basic Laboratory Techniques for Research in Biochemistry	8
Chem 780/781 or Bioch U810A	Advanced Seminar (maximum 2 credits towards 30 needed for degree) Seminar in Biochemistry	2
Chem 790 or 796	Basic Laboratory Techniques for Research or Biochemistry Research	4
	Additional 700 level courses in Chemistry/Science Division	7
	TOTAL CREDITS:	30