Master's in Chemistry

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Ball State offers two types of master’s degrees in chemistry: the master of science (MS) and master of arts (MA) in chemistry. Both are two-year programs, and the core curriculum for both is the same. However, the MS requires a research-based thesis, while the MA requires a research paper.