该课程是为希望获得研究经验以准备从事化学和制药行业的职业或准备博士学位的学生而设计的，重点是获得研究技能。进行论文研究的学生可能会接受多种光谱技术（光学和磁共振），显微镜，电化学，化学合成（有机，无机），酶学和快速动力学测量，使用现代理论方法进行化学计算以及现代生物化学/生物技术工具的应用。
Chemistry and biochemistry form the core of the physical and life sciences. A Master of Science degree in Chemistry provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles of chemistry and their applications. This understanding will be developed through a combination of coursework, seminars, independent study and research. The Montclair State Graduate Program in Chemistry is designed with built-in flexibility to help students meet their career objectives. The courses offered include advanced courses in all major areas of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and include a number of highly specialized instrumentation courses as well as individual research opportunities. Laboratories are housed in both Richardson Hall and Science Hall.