Chemistry is a highly marketable degree, and advanced study gives you even more latitude to pursue a career in research and development, and position yourself where the action is at in the field! The Youngstown State University Chemistry MS program can launch your professional research career and prepare you to compete as a chemist in any sector of manufacturing, medicine and pharmaceuticals, forensic science, materials, biotechnology or environmental science — or for top doctoral programs and careers in education.  Technology is central to the master's program. You'll have hands-on access to a wide range of sophisticated instrumenttion and facilities, including various spectroscopy methods, mass spectrometers, gas chromatography equipment, transmission and scanning electron microscopes, and an X-ray diffraction facility that is among the best in the nation.