Master of Science in Chemistry and Biochemistry - Inorganic Chemistry

Our department's research spans all traditional chemistry disciplines (Analytical, Biochemistry, Inorganic, Materials, Organic, and Physical) but fosters a highly collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment with emphasis in the Chemistry of Health, Advanced Measurements & Analysis, and Chemistry of Energy & Materials. Before applying, students should examine the research specializations of the faculty in their area of interest to identify labs in which they would like to study. We encourage direct contact between potential applicants and individual faculty to explore mutual interests in research training opportunities.
The thesis-type program is designed to provide the student with advanced work in chemistry and experience in chemical research. Once students have selected a major professor to direct their research, a supervisory committee chaired by the major professor is formed. A course of study, consistent with University- and college-wide requirements, is formulated for each student by the supervisory committee and consists of a minimum of eighteen hours of graded classroom work and three hours of graded directed individual study (DIS). The course-type program is designed to provide the student with a strong technical education, but with less emphasis on research. In this program, at least twenty-one of the University-required thirty-two semester hours of credit must be taken on a letter-grade basis at the 4000 level or above.

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted while enrolled as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelor's degree
The GRE is no longer required for both domestic or international students .
80 on the IB - TOEFL , or 7.0 on the IELTS
Program and faculty of interest: Please rank the following programs in order of your preference: Analytical, Biochemistry, Inorganic, Materials, Organic, and Physical. Only rank the programs in which you are interested. Also please list names of at least three faculty members with whom you would be interested in working.
Statement of purpose: Provide a 1-3 page statement of your goals and purpose in pursuing a graduate degree in chemistry. Include a discussion of your research experience and interests.
R'sum: In your r'sum, provide information about any honors and awards you have received, teaching experience , research experience (within a lab setting, performing honors research or directed individual studies, etc), scientific publications and presentations, relevant work experience , and any special skills you may have (eg computer programming, etc.).
Unofficial transcript(s).
Letters of recommendation : Be ready to provide the names and contact information for a minimum of three individuals who will write your letters.
All international transcripts need the credential evaluation prior to department review
Official Transcripts & Credential Evaluations
The university policy allows for application review based on unofficial transcripts for applicants not subject to our Credential Evaluation requirements.