What will I learn?

This curriculum prepares students for graduate work in chemistry or for responsible positions in industrial or government laboratories. This degree, offered by the Department of Chemistry , meets all requirements for Certification by the American Chemical Society. It does not require a minor, although with judicious choice of electives, a minor may be obtained in biology, mathematics, or physics.

Which department am I in?

College of Science

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$20,538.00 (17,32,872) per year

Start date

January 2027

Venue

San José State University

One Washington Square,

San Jose,

California,

95192, West, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$21,915.00 (18,49,055) per year

Living Expenses -USD $27,813

Application deadline

01/04/2027

Start date

August 2027

Venue

San José State University

One Washington Square,

San Jose,

California,

95192, West, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

Students must Earn a high school diploma, or equivalent and earn the equivalent of a U.S. 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or an average of “B” grades. Successfully complete three years of college preparatory mathematics with a minimum grade of “C-” or better. Submit partial official secondary school (high school) transcripts and final transcripts.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.