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MS Chemistry at University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Chemistry offers two graduate degrees: Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Students engage in coursework and conduct chemistry-related research that prepares them for careers in fields such as academia, industry, and government. Faculty and students in the Department of Chemistry participate in active research programs encompassing modern aspects of analytical, biological, environmental, inorganic, organic, physical, and polymer chemistry. Campus: Storrs Campus.

Department: Department of Chemistry  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Storrs, CT, United States

What you will study

Plan A requires at least 21 hours of course work (plus nine credits of GRAD 5950 Master's Thesis Research) and a written thesis describing original research in chemistry. The coursework must include at least three credit hours of independent study carrying out laboratory work or theoretical research.

Career pathways

Students engage in coursework and conduct chemistry-related research that prepares them for careers in fields such as academia, industry, and government. For students interested in a career in chemical research, the Department strongly recommends following Plan A.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent); cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the degree, or equivalent GPA tests on recent coursework; international applicants meet equivalent standards with official transcripts; individual programmes set additional application requirements and a competitive record is needed.

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.

Graduate applications are submitted online to The Graduate School; the application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card). Some programmes set earlier application deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://gradcatalog.uconn.edu/graduate/admission/

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