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General questions prior to applying can be directed to our Graduate Recruiters.
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Chemistry (M.S.)
Basic Degree Information/Description
The purpose of the Master of Science (M.S.) degree program in Chemistry is to offer students the opportunity to acquire a sound preparation of the fundamentals in several areas of chemistry, to introduce students to recent advances in chemical theory and methods, and to encourage research in a specific area of study.
Degree Requirements:
- The Master of Science in Chemistry program requires the successful completion of a minimum of 33 semester credit hours. For a complete list of degree requirements please see the Graduate Catalog and the Chemistry M.S. Program Handbook.
- For a complete list of degree requirements, please see the Graduate Catalog.
Admission Prerequisites:
| Required Degree | Bachelor's degree with 18 credit hours in field of study or in another appropriate field of study. Background or remedial courses in chemistry may be required to remove deficiencies. |
| Other Degree Requirements | All undergraduate chemistry courses must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. |
Application Requirements:
| General University Requirements | Must meet university wide requirements. |
| Application | A completed a Graduate School application. |
| Transcripts | Official transcripts from all institutions attended. All international transcripts must be recorded in English or officially translated to English. |
| Resume or Curriculum Vitae | Not required. |
| Letters of Recommendation | 2 Letters of Recommendation: Provide letters from persons familiar with the applicant's undergraduate scholastic record. |
| Statement of Purpose | Not required. |
| Test Scores | General GRE, not older than five years. |
| Evaluation of Foreign Credentials |
All applicants including non-U.S. citizens (International), U.S. Citizens, and permanent residents who have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions are required to submit official transcripts along with an evaluation of the transcripts from Foreign Credentials Service of America.
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| International Applicants | Must meet international graduate student admission requirements
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| Other | None. |
Contact Information
Graduate Advisor of Record: Ghezai T. Musie, Ph.D.
Email Address:Ghezai.Musie@utsa.edu
Telephone: (210) 458-5454
Degree Catalog Link: http://catalog.utsa.edu/graduate/sciences/chemistry/
Degree Website: https://www.utsa.edu/sciences/chemistry/
Funding Opportunities
Qualified students are encouraged to apply for teaching and/or research assistantships and fellowships. Requests should be sent to the Graduate Advisor of Record for chemistry when application is made for admission to UTSA.
Course Scheduling and Offerings
This program is housed on UTSA’s Main Campus.
