College of Arts and Sciences
When students enter McNulty Hall— home of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry — the message is clear: Seton Hall is a state-of-the-art research and teaching center, strongly committed to scientific discovery.
Students appreciate our innovative facilities while learning from some of chemistry’s brightest minds. We offer four options for our STEM-designated degree, each tailored to different career or research goals.
You’ll experience hands-on research with faculty across various specializations, including toxic agents, paint coatings, air turbine blades and green energy initiatives like gas chromatography, all while using cutting-edge equipment. Whether you’re drawn to research, teaching or the business side of chemistry, our program offers a track to help get you there.
Plus, Seton Hall’s location next to one of the nation’s most robust life science corridors means you’ll also have easy access to opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and career advancement.
Accreditation & Awards
Admissions Requirements
Applicants are required to complete our online graduate application and submit the following:
- Required application fee ($75, waivers available)
- Personal statement (750-1,000 words)
- Resume
- Official academic transcripts
In addition to the general University requirements, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry requires the following:
- A minimum of 30 credits in undergraduate chemistry, including physical chemistry
- A one-year course in physics
- Mathematics through differential and integral calculus
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
Applicants for whom English is not their native language must also submit TOEFL score results. The department normally requires a total score of 550 (80 IBT) or higher to be considered for admission.
Deadlines
Fall Semester July 1 Spring Semester November 1
International Students Welcome!
Seton Hall welcomes applications from international students for admission into full-time graduate degree programs.
Curriculum Overview
Designed to deepen your expertise in chemistry’s core disciplines, our courses focus on supporting students’ growth as researchers, communicators and responsible leaders.
Students can choose from four track options:
- Research-based M.S. with thesis (30 credits)
- Coursework-based M.S. without a thesis (34 credits)
- M.S. with a Minor in Business Administration (34 credits)
- Research-based M.S. leading to Ph.D. candidacy (30 credits)
Courses cover all five branches of chemistry, preparing students as well-rounded and adaptable professionals ready to tackle their career path of choice.
Research opportunities span analytical, inorganic, organic, physical and computational chemistry, as well as biochemistry—available both on campus and through local partners.
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Degree Tracks
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Essential Chemistry Disciplines Covered
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Strong Network with New Jersey’s Chemical Industry
State-Of-The-Art Facilities
Inside our innovative Science and Technology Center, you’ll have access to cutting-edge equipment and work alongside faculty on research.
Career Opportunities
Chemistry sits quietly in the background, from life-saving drugs to clean energy. An M.S. in Chemistry, when paired with research or business, can unlock advanced roles in sectors like pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals and materials science.
Master’s-trained chemists are increasingly found in biotech, pharma, law, policy, education and entrepreneurship—with employers seeking analytical thinkers who can distill complexity into solutions.
At Seton Hall, you’ll sharpen your mind through advanced coursework and gain research experience, building both the credentials and confidence to go further. With an M.S., graduates can enter a pharmaceutical lab, classroom or conference room—and hold their own in each.
Whether you want to move directly into a career or lay the groundwork for a Ph.D. candidacy, you’ll gain a competitive edge shaped by not only what you know, but by how you apply it. This rigorous academic formation extends further through corporate partnerships with companies like Bristol Myers Squibb, which provide research opportunities in material science.
8%
Projected Employment Growth for Chemists and Material Scientists from 2023-33 (BLS)
$84,000
Median annual wage for chemists (BLS)
93,800
Projected Job Openings for Chemists Through 2033
Our alumni work at the best organizations around the world.
Our Faculty and Students
National Science Foundation Program Advances Students’ Entrepreneurship
Two graduate students took their research to the next level, learning how to commercialize
their work through the highly selective Innovation Corps training program.
Student Receives Younger Chemists Committee Leadership Development Award
The Fight Against Deadly Fungus
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Seton Hall University is committed to providing students with the most current information on how to finance their graduate degree. A graduate degree is within your reach – a variety of options can help you finance your degree, including scholarships, federal aid, graduate assistantships, and more.
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Amount Scholarships Can Reduce Cost of Degree
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the differences between the M.S. in Chemistry track options?
The four distinct M.S. program tracks were developed to suit a variety of academic and professional goals.
- M.S. with Thesis: A research-based program designed for those students who seek an advanced research degree and want to engage in original research, but do not want to commit to the full doctoral program.
- M.S. without Thesis: A coursework-based program where research experience is optional.
- M.S. with Minor in Business Administration: This option combines chemistry coursework with business courses from the Stillman School of Business, ideal for students interested in careers that bridge science and business management.
- M.S. without Thesis, for Ph.D. Candidacy: A research-based M.S. leading to Ph.D. candidacy.
Can I pursue the M.S. in Chemistry as a full-time student? What about part-time?
Yes, the program offers flexibility to accommodate full-time or part-time study.
Where can I access additional FAQ's?
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About Seton Hall
One of the country's leading Catholic Universities, Seton Hall University has been developing students in mind, heart and spirit since 1856.
Home to over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offering more than 90 undergraduate programs and over 130 graduate programs, Seton Hall's academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek.
Seton Hall's 58-acre campus in the quaint town of South Orange, New Jersey, is only 14 miles from New York City — offering students a wealth of employment, internship, cultural and entertainment opportunities. The University’s nationally recognized School of Law is located in nearby Newark, New Jersey. The Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus in the owns of Clifton and Nutley, New Jersey, houses the University’s College of Nursing and School of Health and Medical Sciences.
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