What will I learn?

The MA Chemistry degree is designed for persons who seek to augment and enhance their knowledge of chemistry beyond the bachelor’s level. It is intended for (1) those who are interested in teaching chemistry at community colleges, (2) high school teachers who are currently certified and have teaching experience, (3) those who are interested in chemical sales, technical librarianship, and scientific writing, or (4) those who already have a significant amount of research experience. The MA degree is not recommended to those who wish to conduct or direct chemical research and have no previous research experience in the private sector.

Which department am I in?

College of Science

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$19,422.00 (16,38,711) per year

Start date

January 2027

Venue

San José State University

One Washington Square,

San Jose,

California,

95192, West, United States

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$19,422.00 (16,38,711) per year

Start date

June 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

U.S. bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the completion of a 4-year bachelors degree from a recognized, accredited, and approved institution from a country outside of the U.S. A 2.5 institutional or college cumulative GPA (from the 0.0 - 4.0 U.S. grading scale) in the last degree completed, or a 2.5 GPA in the last two years of full time study.

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