| Chemistry and Biochemistry Admission Information | |
Degrees Offered
• Master of Science in Chemistry
• Doctor of Philosophy Chemistry
Certificate Programs
• Not Available
Average Time for Completion of Degree
• MS: 2.5 years; PhD: 5 years
Admission Requirements
• GRE required, no set minimum
• Minimum TOEFL 550/213 or IELTS 7.0
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or related discipline
• For international students: minimum TOEFL 550/213/79 (Paper/CBT/IBT) or IELTS 7.0
Additional application requirements
• Personal statement (300-500 words) describing area of interest in chemistry and career goals
• Letters of recommendation
• Official undergraduate transcripts
Application Deadlines
• February 1
Program Costs
General fees
• Tuition Costs for U.S. Citizens
• Tuition Costs and Estimated Expenses for International Students
Financial Aid Opportunities
• Virtually all students in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry receive significant financial support. Tuition and the non-resident surcharge are waived for graduate students in good standing in our department. In addition, first-year students are supported on teaching assistantships (TA) that pay approximately $20,000 per year. After the first year, almost every graduate student is supported either on a teaching assistantsip or research assistantship (RA). The typical RA stipend is $20,000 per year.
Additional Information
• The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers a comprehensive graduate program that spans all five traditional disciplines of chemistry (Analytical, Biochemistry, Inorganic, Organic, and Physical). Within these five areas, the department boasts particular research strengths in cancer research, chemometrics, forensic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, materials chemistry, nanoscience and nanomedicine, nucleic acid research, protein engineering, and spectroscopy. More specific information can be found by visiting the department’s web page. |
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