MS Chemistry Entrance Requirements:

GPAAt least a 3.0 for all upper division credits taken in their previous undergraduate degree program (a lower GPA may be accepted, but the student will be considered “conditional”)

GREThe score in two portions of the GRE (Verbal, Quantitative or Analytical) must be in the 35th percentile or higher for “regular” status. Generally this means an overall score of 1000 (a lower score may be accepted, but the student will be considered “conditional”)

Prerequisites

  • Calculus (1 year)
  • Physics (1 year)
  • General Chemistry (1 year)
  • Organic Chemistry (1 year)
  • Physical Chemistry (1year)
  • Inorganic Chemistry (1 semester)
  • Analytical Chemistry (1 semester)
  • Biochemistry (1 semester)

As many as 9 credits of these prerequisites may be fulfilled during the first year in the program. (Any deficiency will result in “conditional” acceptance)

Removal of Conditional Status

  • Lower GPAs or GRE scores may still be acceptable, but “B” or better grades in all coursework and “satisfactory progress” in their research during the first year are required for “conditional” status to be removed.
  • Prerequisite deficiencies (up to 9 credits) must be completed during the first year. These will not count toward the graduate credit requirements. A “C” or better is required in these courses.
  • Failure to remove “conditional” status during the first year will result in administrative removal of the student from the program by the Dean of the GraduateCollege.

MS Application Requirements

For Graduate Admissions Committee

Letter of application describing applicant’s background, academic interests, career goals, and how the program will help them achieve these goals.

Two letters of recommendation from academic faculty or recent employers submitted directly to the graduate program coordinator.

Completed MS Chemistry Application (for internal use to make decisions on assistantships)

TOEFL scores for non-native English speaking applicants.

Acceptance into GraduateCollege.

For Admission toGraduateCollege

Completed GraduateCollegeapplication (online, + application fee ($55)

Must hold Bachelor’s degree

Official Transcripts

Official GRE scores (General test)

GPA of 3.0 or higher computed for all undergraduate credits, or a GPA of 3.0 or higher computed for the last half of undergraduate credits.

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