Catalyze Your Career in Chemistry
With cutting-edge training in quantitative chemical analysis and informatics, the University of Washington’s Master of Science in Applied Chemical Science & Technology positions you for the future.
Our alumni pursue a variety of in-demand careers across industry, research and academics. They work in biotech, pharmaceuticals, engineering, environmental chemistry, manufacturing and other fields, earn advanced degrees and lead groundbreaking research.
Xiaosong Li, professor of chemistry and associate dean for research at the UW College of Arts & 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
Design Your Degree
Choose the track that best meets your career goals from three flexible options. Earn your master’s degree in one or two years.
Prepare for Career Success
Gain the skills to excel in diverse chemistry-related fields in research, industry or academics.
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 participate in cutting-edge research with faculty recognized nationally and internationally.
“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.”
