Overview

Student Learning Outcomes

Students of the Chemistry program at California State University Northridge will:

Demonstrate basic knowledge in the following areas of chemistry: analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, and physical.

Organize and communicate scientific information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Effectively utilize the scientific literature to research a chemistry topic or to conduct chemical research.

Work effectively and safely in a laboratory environment, including the ability to maintain a proper laboratory notebook and use advanced chemical instrumentation.

Use computer technology for advanced chemical applications.

Demonstrate the ability to work independently in the lab by designing solutions to problems or devising experiments to test hypotheses.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literature Seminar

Thesis Seminar

Directed Graduate Research

Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to general University requirements for admission, a bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 or higher overall GPA and a Chemistry major or other area with appropriate science content is recommended. Applicants with an overall GPA between 2.75 and 3.0 must additionally submit GRE scores (from the general test).

Foreign students must submit English proficiency test scores to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language.

Departmental approval. The department also requires the submission of a personal statement and at least one letter of recommendation. The department may request additional supporting material to assess an applicant’s preparation and likelihood for academic success.

Satisfactory scores on the departmental proficiency exams in three subdisciplines (chosen from analytical, organic, inorganic, physical chemistry or biochemistry) or demonstrated competence through coursework in these areas.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

9464 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9464 USD / year

≈ 9464 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9464 USD / year

≈ 9464 USD / year

Additional Details

If you are not a resident of California, add $420 per unit.

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

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