MSACS Applied Chemical Sciences at Rice University

Programme overview

MSACS Applied Chemical Sciences is a master's degree programme at Rice University in Applied Chemical Sciences (Wiess School of Natural Sciences). The professional master’s degree in Applied Chemical Sciences aims to provide students with a wider range of science-related career opportunities. Students will take three semesters of advanced science and engineering courses together with business, ethics, and communication classes. The programme requires a minimum of 30 credit hours.

Faculty: Wiess School of Natural Sciences | Department: Applied Chemical Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 15 courses (minimum of 42-43.5 credit hours , depending on course selection) to satisfy degree requirements. A minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate-level study (graduate semester credit hours, coursework at the 500-level or above). A minimum of 24 graduate semester credit hours must be taken at Rice University. A minimum of 24 graduate semester credit hours must be taken in standard or traditional courses (with a course type of lecture, seminar, laboratory, lecture/laboratory).

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Entry requirements

Admission to graduate study in Applied Chemical Sciences is open to qualified students holding a bachelor’s degree in a related science or engineering program that included course work in general chemistry, physics, and advanced math. Scores from the general Graduate Record Examination (GRE), good critical thinking and communication skills and strong quantitative abilities. Some lab experience, intro statistics, introductory economics and computer skills preferred. Department faculty evaluate the previous academic record and credentials of each applicant individually and make admission decisions.

Fall 2027 entry; most doctoral programmes close December 1, 2026; professional master's programmes such as MCS, MDS, MME and MChE use rolling or later deadlines (May 1 international, July 1 domestic).

Master's application fee is $85. Mechanical Engineering MME and Chemical Engineering MChE close May 1 (international) and July 1 (domestic) for Fall; Computer Science MCS/MDS close between February 10, 2027 (scholarship consideration) and July 1, 2027.

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