化学和生物化学构成了物理和生命科学的核心。化学理学硕士学位可提供对化学原理及其应用的全面理解。这种理解将通过课程，研讨会，独立研究和研究相结合来发展。蒙特克莱州立大学化学研究生课程的设计具有内置的灵活性，可以帮助学生实现其职业目标。提供的课程包括化学和生物化学所有主要领域的高级课程，并包括许多高度专业化的仪器课程以及个人研究机会。理查森大厅和科学大厅均设有实验室。这是一个32学分的程序。
The Department of Chemistry offers work leading to the Master of Science (MS) degree through either a Thesis Plan or an Applied Chemistry Plan. The program is designed to prepare graduate students for continuation to the PhD level or other professional training, or for immediate employment in advanced positions in government, industry, or education. The program accommodates individual career objectives for those with degrees in chemistry and allied fields, and allows those with minors in chemistry to pursue advanced work and placement in the field. The department also provides inservice training to chemists and chemical educators who are not candidates for the MS degree. The Department of Chemistry has seen enormous growth in the past 30 years with many new applications in biotechnology, materials, medicine, nanotechnology, environmental health, alternative fuels, and forensic science. New information is rapidly transferred from research laboratories to practical applications.