Join the Next Generation of Chemical Scientists
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 and associate chair of chemistry at the University of Washington, 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, including chemical separation techniques, analytical electrochemistry and mass spectrometry, and analytical spectroscopy.
Do Hands-On Research
Gain real-life experience with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and techniques, and actively participate in cutting-edge research in a range of chemistry areas as part of collaborative and creative team.
Using Chemistry to Help Save Lives
"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.”
Vlada Olkhovych
2023 Graduate, Clinical Technologist, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
