The chemistry department at DePaul offers a combined B.S./M.S. degree in chemistry that is possible to complete in five years. Any combination of B.S. or M.S. options may be pursued, including biochemistry and polymer/coatings technology. Note that a minimum of 44 quarter hours of M.S.-level coursework beyond the B.S. is required for this dual degree.

Consultation with a chemistry advisor or the graduate program director is strongly encouraged beginning no later than the third year in the undergraduate program (typicaly junior year) to make sure the courses chosen will lead to the completion of both degrees in a timely manner.

For students considering this option, a small number of competitive graduate assistantships are available each year for full-time students. These assistantships pay for 30 quarter hours of courses per year beginning in the fourth (usually senior) year. If acceptable progress is being made, the assistantship may be continued into the fifth year. In addition, assistantships currently pay a $9000 annual stipend.

Recipients of graduate assistantships are required to work twenty hours per week for the chemistry department during autumn, winter, and spring quarters. Duties include serving as a teaching assistant in lab, grading, and tutoring undergraduates in chemistry.

Recipient decisions are made no later than April 1 for autumn of the following school year, and renewed on a quarter-by-quarter basis thereafter. Recipients must make satisfactory progress in both departmental work assignments and coursework to be considered for renewal.

Any student interested in an assistantship must contact the graduate program director prior to April 1 to be considered. The general GRE test is required for all international students who wish to be considered for a graduate assistantship.