About Master’s Program,
The program is intended for students with an undergraduate degree in chemistry or biochemistry. If a student is lacking a proper foundation for graduate work in chemistry, then some advanced undergraduate coursework may be required.
Students are required to complete 24 units of academic credit, including a substantial thesis based on original research work completed under the direction of one of our professors. The typical length of the program is two and a half years. Any courses taken must be graduate or upper-division undergraduate courses. Students typically complete six units each semester, which may be comprised entirely of research-based units.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Applicants should have a minimum “B-” (2.7) overall average in their upper-division courses and a “B” (3.0) average in upper-division courses taken in the field of chemistry.
Any applicant whose undergraduate preparation does not include a complete foundation for graduate work in the field of chemistry will be required to devote time to specified undergraduate courses.
A total of 24 units, including a thesis, is required. The courses taken must be graduate courses or upper-division courses approved by the Department of Chemistry.
Upon acceptance, the graduate director will, with the student’s research adviser as chair, supervise the student’s program.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
Students admitted to the Master of Science in Chemistry program receive generous financial assistance from the Department of Chemistry. All admitted students receive a full-tuition scholarship for their graduate studies.
Most graduate students are also awarded a teaching assistantship of approximately $8,000 per year.
All applicants admitted to the program, both U.S. and international students, are considered for teaching assistantships when the admission applications are reviewed. There is no separate application for this financial assistance.
The Chemistry Department Summer Research Fellowships supporting students conducting research in USF chemistry department research groups. Awardees receive $2,000 towards a summer stipend.
Application Requirement,
Bachelor’s Degree
Standardized Test Requirements
Transcript (Academic Record)
Statement of Purpose
Resume or CV
Letters of Recommendation
Application Deadline,
Mar 15, 2025
Application Fee,
Please refer official website
