MS Chemistry at North Carolina State University

Programme overview

The Department of Chemistry offers programs of study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science degrees. These degrees are based on coursework and original research.

Faculty: College of Sciences | Department: Chemistry | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Raleigh, NC, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 33 credit hours. The Master of Science (M.S.) degree in chemistry is a research degree that requires six graduate courses, a minimum of 30 credit hours, and research leading to a thesis. Courses listed in the plan include: CH 610 Special Topics In Chemistry (Introduction to Graduate Studies); CH 601 Seminar; CH 693 Master's Supervised Research; CH 695 Master's Thesis Research; CH 699 Master's Thesis Preparation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in chemistry or in a closely related field with a strong chemistry background. A GPA of at least 3.0 in the sciences is needed for consideration. GRE General Test scores are not required. Admission decisions are made as completed applications are received. For most favorable consideration for the Fall term, all application materials should be received by December 15 (both domestic and international students). Application deadlines: Fall: December 15 (US and Intl)

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring, Summer 1 and Summer 2, subject to individual programme availability.

Graduate School priority deadlines: US citizens Fall June 25, Spring November 25, Summer 1 March 25, Summer 2 May 10; international applicants Fall March 1, Spring July 15, Summer 1 and Summer 2 December 15. Programme deadlines may be earlier and apply if so. Application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.ncsu.edu/apply

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