What will I learn?

The MS Chemistry degree is designed for persons who seek greater competency in chemical research or for those who want an introduction to graduate work before starting a program for the PhD degree. Emphasis is placed upon, but not limited to, training in advanced laboratory techniques, operation of state-of-the-art instruments, data acquisition and interpretation, and strategies involved in designing and conducting research in chemistry.

Which department am I in?

College of Science

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$17,494.00 (14,76,038) per year

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Start date

January 2027

Venue

Main Campus

One Washington Square,

San Jose,

California,

95192, West, United States

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$17,494.00 (14,76,038) per year

FOOD AND HOUSING -20971.00

Start date

June 2027

Venue

Main Campus

One Washington Square,

San Jose,

California,

95192, West, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

Students must have a bachelor's degree be in chemistry or an intimately related science (e.g., chemical physics, biochemistry, materials science). In all cases, however, incoming students must have had the equivalent of 40 semester units of undergraduate chemistry including at least 10 units of general chemistry, 10 units of organic chemistry, 4 units of analytical chemistry, and 4 units of physical chemistry. A grade point average of 3.0 or higher for the chemistry coursework is preferred. In addition, admission to the Chemistry MA program requires the general GRE and at least two, but preferably three, letters of recommendation.

English Language Proficiency: IELTS: 6.5; TOEFL – 80 (IBT), paper based – 550, Computer based – 213; Pearson Test of English (PTE) – 53.

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