BS-MS: Chemistry

The School of Science and Engineering established the BS-MS program to offer students an opportunity to meet the full requirements of the existing BS and MS degree programs in a shorter time period than the separate degree programs by completing a B.S. degree within four years and then completing an M.S. degree in the fifth year.

  • Students admitted to the program will receive the unit BS/MS Scholarship which will cover the difference between Graduate and Undergraduate tuition rates
  • Students are required to maintain full-time undergraduate enrollment (minimum 12 hours/ semester)
  •  Must be continuously enrolled from BS to MS programs (must enter graduate program the semester following completion of BS degree requirements, summer excepted)
  • Students are required to maintain full-time enrollment (minimum 9 hours/semester) in the graduate phase of the program and complete the master's degree within a year of their bachelor's degree completion to continue to receive the BS/MS Scholarship

Admission Requirements for BS-MS Program:

Students must meet the following requirements to be eligible:

  • The GRE will be waived for students who meet the qualifications above and are planning to enroll in the BS/MS program
  • Students must indicate their interest and apply to the program no later than the end of their junior year
  • Students must complete 30 hours at UMKC prior to admission to the BS/MS program
  • Students are expected to follow the recommended curriculum (although deviations are possible) and must maintain a UMKC cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher

This program offers students an opportunity to meet the full requirements of the existing BS and MS degree programs in a shorter time period than the separate degree programs by completing a B.S. degree in Chemistry within four years, and then completing an M.S. degree in Chemistry in their fifth year.  

Requirements for Graduation

Credit Hour Requirements

The BS and MS program in Chemistry requires a minimum of the following:

  • 120 Undergraduate Credit Hours
  • 31 Graduate Credit Hours
  • 142 Total Credit Hours (9 Hours of Overlap taken in final year of Undergraduate Program).

For additional details, please contact our Department by e-mail mailto:sse@umkc.edu.