R1 Ranked

NDSU is among the nation’s top research institutions

Top 2%

NDSU researchers are among the top two percent of scientists in the world

96%

Recent graduates employed full-time

Top 100

Public research university in the country with $190 million in research expenditures

Elevate your expertise with NDSU’s graduate-level chemistry degree program, offering personalized pathways to a Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy. With coursework completed in as little as one to two years, you will excel in the department’s dynamic research-intensive environment. The cutting-edge graduate programs explore innovations from materials science to medical chemistry. With access to advanced instrumentation and expert faculty mentors, you’ll be ready to lead in academic, industrial or government research.

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NDSU students are encouraged to collaborate with an advisor and develop a unique program of study that meets their specific interests.

Rewarding Research

The research intensive department has funded research programs spanning areas from materials to medicine. External research grants from the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, as well as many other public and private agencies support the graduate programs in the department.

Work in the Best Facilities

Work in state-of-the-art facilities, including the Quentin Burdick Building and the modern Sugihara Hall, which features 100,000 square feet of research labs, core instrument facilities and collaborative spaces designed for discovery.

Professional Development and Leadership

Broaden your horizons and expand your experience outside of the classroom through student organizations, including the Chemistry and Biochemistry Graduate Student Association, where you’ll be provided with unique opportunities such as learning useful and applicable skills related to the field, attending informative presentations, networking at various conferences and engaging in community outreach.

Tuition and Funding

NDSU offers a high-quality, academically rigorous education at an affordable cost. To help you cover tuition and expenses, various departments offer graduate assistantships designed to support your academic and professional goals.

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At NDSU, we welcome students from all backgrounds who are seeking to further their education within a supportive, welcoming community.

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