Master of Science in Chemistry (Non Thesis)

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Houston offers programs leading to Master of Science (MS) degree in analytical, biological, inorganic, materials, organic, physical and theoretical chemistry. With nationally recognized faculty who pursue research which provides a rich learning environment with the use of a wide variety of instrument facilities and excellent technical staff who support the research and teaching efforts within the department, students will have acquired a broad and in-depth knowledge of the discipline. Students have the option to pursue a thesis track option by demonstrating research competence with the successful completion and defense of acceptable thesis research, or a non-thesis track where students demonstrate technical competence with successful completion of formal graduate-level course work in Chemistry and related disciplines. Our graduates successfully find employment after they graduate in academia and industry.

Candidates who have completed the normal four-year program leading to the bachelor's degree in chemistry and who present documentary evidence of the ability to pursue graduate study are eligible for consideration for admission to the graduate program.
A cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better in the last 60.0 Credit Hours.
Letters of recommendation from three (3) individuals (preferably faculty members), who are able to judge the candidate's academic abilities and potential for scholarly scientific research.
TOEFL- Internet based Test (iBT)- An overall score of 79 or higher.
Paper-based Test (pBT)- An overall score of 550 or higher.
IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5