MA Chemistry at University of Arizona

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Chemistry is a coursework-based advanced degree for those interested in furthering their conceptual understanding of the chemical sciences. Among other career options, it is ideally suited for those planning to teach chemistry in secondary schools. It is a non-thesis degree awarded for advanced study in chemistry.

Faculty: College of Science | Duration: 2 years / 30 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

15 units of the following CHEM 526b Analytical Spectrometry, 3 units CHEM 527 Analytical Separations, 3 units CHEM 528b Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, 3 units CHEM 522 Electroanalytical Chemistry, 3 units CHEM 525 Mass Spectrometry, 3 units CHEM 595a/b Professional Development, 2 units CHEM 510 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, 3 units CHEM 514 Organometallic Compounds.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each department; see the Graduate Admissions Guide for departmental deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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