Catalyze Your Career in Chemistry
Chemistry is at the center of so many scientific breakthroughs today.
Advanced tools in chemical science and technology — including new ways to acquire chemical data and quantitative informatics to analyze that data and extract useful information — have led to discoveries in biotech, pharmaceuticals, clean energy and more.
The Master of Science in Applied Chemical Science & Technology at the University of Washington will teach you how to harness these tools for real-world problem solving and scientific advancement.
Xiaosong Li, professor of chemistry and associate dean for research at the UW College of Arts and Sciences, explains how the Master of Science in Applied Chemical Science & Technology program teaches students to use advanced technology and tools for scientific discovery.
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Explore the UW Difference
Get Advanced Training
Earn your degree in just one year — or pursue a second year on the thesis track, where you’ll apply what you’ve learned to a departmental and/or industry-sponsored project.
Prepare for In-Demand Jobs
Gain the skills you need for applied chemistry jobs in fields such as manufacturing, biotech and pharmaceuticals, nanotechnology, and waste management and remediation.
Study a Cutting-Edge Curriculum
Learn the latest in chemical instrumentation and cheminformatics, and how to harness these tools for real-world problem solving and scientific advancement.
Do Research With Experts
Gain real-life experience with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and techniques, and actively participate in cutting-edge research with nationally and internationally recognized faculty.
“Chemistry sits at the intersection of all the sciences — I didn’t want to limit my career options just yet. With chemistry, you can work in basically any industry — food science, pharmaceuticals, aerospace and more.”
