MS Environmental and Green Chemistry at George Washington University

Programme overview

Growing public awareness about the state of the environment, chemical product safety, and new chemical regulatory policies is driving demand for leaders who are able to understand the science underlying environmental challenges and thus develop innovative solutions. The master of science in environmental and green chemistry, offered through GW’s Department of Chemistry, develops the experts needed with an interdisciplinary curriculum that fosters proficiency in evaluating the state of the environment and designing greener technologies.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Chemistry | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs. 30 credits, including 18 credits in required courses and 12 credits in elective courses.

Career pathways

Being in Washington, DC, allows for unique opportunities, including proximity to a hotspot for green careers and potential capstone partners such as the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, and Food and Drug Administration. Graduates find employment as well-rounded chemists in government and the private sector, in roles such as environmental and sustainability consultants, health

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are made through the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences graduate admissions office; programme-specific requirements are published on the college application requirements page.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

Apply through the official page: https://columbian.gwu.edu/graduate-admissions-faq

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