Overview

Research Specialties

The research-active faculty and graduate students of the Chemistry program at University of Nevada, Reno are producing groundbreaking work in a wide range of fields. Get the support to independently design experiments, investigate scientific hypotheses, and conduct analysis on important research within your field of interest.

Analytical and Materials Chemistry

Bio-organic and Bio-inorganic Chemistry

Chemical Ecology

Computational and Theoretical Chemistry

Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry

Organic Synthesis and Mechanistic Chemistry

Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics

Program research incorporates advanced computational clusters and chemical instrumentation maintained by experienced professionals. Advanced department tools include Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectrometers, both solution and solid-state, single-crystal and powder X-ray diffractometers, various mass spectrometers and an Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectrometer, among many others. Students gain extensive hands-on experience with instruments like these through their research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Advanced Organic Chemistry

Advanced Physical Chemistry

Chemical Synthesis

Separation Chemistry and Metallurgy of the Rare Earths

Green Chemistry and Sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reno, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official copies of transcripts from each college or university you have attended.
The GRE is recommended but not required.
Statement of purpose. This one-page document should describe your motivation to attend graduate school and indicate which area(s) of chemistry you are interested in and briefly explain why you are interested in it (them).
For international applicants, TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language) or IELTS scores.

Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your accomplishments. The letters can be uploaded directly online.
For admission to the M.S. program, a B.S. in Chemistry or related field with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (or 3.0 for the last two years) is required.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18632 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18632 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

Free

Living costs

Reno

United States

860 - 1230 USD / month

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Overview

Research Specialties

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Reno

Financing

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