Chemistry (M.S.)

Chemistry (M.S.) | Graduate

Our Chemistry graduates are prepared for global leadership in the private sector, industry, and government. They have landed positions at Intel, SC Johnson, Bayer Material Science, Exxon Mobil, and Merck, and at federal agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency and NASA. Many of our students have pursued further graduate study at the doctoral level.

Contacts

Dr. Sung Kim

Co-Director of Graduate Studies
202-806-6900
Email

Dr. Henderson Cleaves

Department Chair
202-806-6900
Email

Pat Crawford

Program Coordinator
202-806-6900
Email

Dr. Timothy Ramadhar

Co-Director of Graduate Studies
202-806-6900
Email

Program Details

  • Degree Classification: Graduate
  • Related Degrees: M.S.

Admission Requirements

Application for Admission

  • Online GradCAS application
  • Statement of purpose/ Statement of academic interest (500-1,000 words) (Guidance here)
  • GRE scores required
  • Official transcripts sent to GradCAS
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Autobiographical statement (500-750 words) (Guidance here)

GRE Required?

  • Yes

GRE Preferred Minimums

  • GRE Verbal Reasoning: N/A
  • GRE Quantitative Reasoning: N/A
  • GRE Analytical Writing: N/A

GPA Required Minimums

  • Overall GPA minimum: 3.0
  • Undergrad GPA minimum: 3.0

Reference Requirements

Evaluator type accepted:

  • Professor (Required)
  • Supervisor/Manager

Evaluator type not accepted:

  • Friend
  • Family Member
  • Coworker
  • Clergy
  • Other