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FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
Department of Chemistry
Address : Box 23346, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00931-3346
Telephone : (787) 764-0000, exts. 2445, 4817, 4818
Fax : (787) 756-8242
E-mail : rmorales@upracd.upr.clu.ed
DEGREE OFFERED
MS in Chemistry
FACULTY
Rafael Arce-Quintero ,
PhD, University of Wisconsin, 1971, Professor.
Biophysical,
Environmental, and Physical Chemistry; Chemical Physics .
Carlos R. Cabrera ,
PhD, Cornell University, 1987, Professor.
Analytical, Inorganic, Materials, and Physical Chemistry; Chemical Physics .
Néstor M. Carballeira ,
Dr.rer.nat., University of Würzburg, Germany, 1983, Professor.
Bioorganic, Lipid, and Organic Chemistry; Marine Natural Products .
Jorge Colón ,
PhD, Texas A&M University, 1989, Associate Professor.
Bioinorganic,
Biophysical, Inorganic, and Materials Chemistry .
Fernando González ,
PhD, Cornell University, 1989, Professor.
Biochemistry and Medicinal Chemistry .
Kai Griebenow ,
PhD, Max Planck Institute for Radiation Chemistry and University of Düsseldorf, Germany,
1992, Associate Professor.
Biochemistry; Bioorganic and Biophysical Chemistry .
Ana R. Guadalupe ,
PhD, Cornell University, 1987, Professor.
Analytical, Inorganic, Materials, and Polymer Chemistry .
Yasuyuki Ishikawa ,
PhD, University of Iowa, 1976, Professor.
Theoretical and Physical Chemistry; Chemical Physics .
Reginald Morales ,
PhD, Rutgers University, 1976, Professor.
Biochemistry; Bioorganic
and Lipid Chemistry .
José A. Prieto ,
PhD, University of Puerto Rico, 1982, Professor.
Biophysical,
Medicinal, Organic, and Organometallic Chemistry.
Edwin Quiñones ,
PhD, University of Puerto Rico, 1986, Professor.
Physical Chemistry;
Chemical Physics .
Raphael Raptis ,
PhD, Texas A&M University,
1988, Professor.
Inorganic, Bioinorganic, and Materials Chemistry .
José Rivera ,
PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000. Assistant Professor.
Supramolecularchemistry,
Molecular Recognition, Organic Synthesis, Nanotechnology, Bioorganicchemistry,
Medicinal Chemistry .
Abimael Rodríguez ,
PhD, Johns Hopkins University, 1983, Professor.
Analytical,
Bioorganic, and Organic Chemistry; Marine Natural Products .
Osvaldo Rosario ,
PhD, University of Puerto Rico, 1978, Professor.
Analytical
Chemistry .
Eugene Smotkin ,
PhD, University of Texas, Austin, 1989. Associate Professor.
Electrochemistry .
John A. Soderquist ,
PhD, University of Colorado, 1977, Professor.
Organic, Organometallic,
and Natural Products Chemistry .
Brad R. Weiner ,
PhD, University of California, Davis, 1986, Professor.
Chemical
Physics; Environmental, Materials, and Physical Chemistry .
MASTERS PROGRAM
Requirements for Admission
To be considered for admission in August, the student must submit
the following documents no later than February 28:
- Two official copies of the student’s undergraduate
academic transcript showing proof of having earned a bachelors
degree, or the equivalent;
- The official Application for Admission
to the University of Puerto Rico and to the Chemistry Program;
- Scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE): Advanced
Examination in Chemistry.
- Scores on the TOEFL (international
students only);
- Three letters of recommendation from professors
at the student’s
undergraduate university;
- A statement of purpose for pursing
graduate studies.
- Assist to an interview (optional upon request
of the Admissions Committee)
If deemed necessary, the Admissions Committee may request an
interview with the student.
Requirements for Graduation
In addition to the requirements for graduation by the Río
Piedras Campus, the Department of Chemistry requires the following:
- Courses: Complete a minimum of 21 credits in graduate courses
(12 credits in required 6000-level courses, 6 credits in
electives at the 6000 or 8000 level, and 3 credits in 8000-level
courses in area of specialization)
- Comprehensive Examinations:
Pass two written comprehensive examinations, one in the
student’s
area of specialization, by the end of the first year
of graduate studies
- Graduate Seminars: Present two graduate seminars
of one credit each to the graduate faculty. One of the
seminars should consist of an oral presentation of the student’s
thesis proposal. The student must pass these seminars
with a grade of A or B
- Proposal A: Present a research work plan
to the Thesis Committee.
- Research Group Seminars: Enroll
in and attend research group seminars each semester.
A minimum of 6 credits in these seminars must be completed
in the student’s
area of research. These credits are in addition to the
21 required credits
- Graduate Research: Complete a minimum of 6 credits
in graduate research. The student will write and defend
a thesis based on the work
- Graduate Teaching Assistantship:
Complete a minimum of one year as a graduate teaching assistant.
Enrollment in QUIM 6905-6906 Chemical Principles and Practices,
for 6 credits, is required
Candidacy
Advancement to candidacy for the degree of Master of Sciences
will be considered when the student has successfully: completed
coursework, passed qualifying examinations at the end of the first
year of studies, completed graduate seminar, presented the research
work plan of the student and received recommendation from the student’s
advisor and final approval by the Graduate Faculty of the Department
of Chemistry. Candidacy will be granted after the student’s
second year of graduate studies.
Program of Study
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Program Requirements
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Credits
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Required Courses |
21 |
QUIM
6900 Comprehensive Examinations |
0 |
Graduate Seminars |
2 |
Research Group Seminars |
6 |
QUIM 6999 Research for Masters Thesis |
1-6 |
QUIM 6896 Thesis Continued |
0 |
Total Credits |
30-35 |
Description of Courses (PDF) |