Overview

The Chemistry program offered by George Mason University provides advanced training for recent college graduates, professionals in teaching, and technical workers in research organizations who have an interest in chemistry.

With a Thesis Option Master's in Chemistry, the serious student will perform original research and write an M.S. thesis under the direction of a faculty member. This option is for students planning to continue with a Ph.D., or to work in industry, academia, or a national laboratory. The Nonthesis Option is often used by those going on to a professional degree, or to teach chemistry at the secondary school level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Chemical Separation

Biochemistry

Protein Biochemistry

Modern Methods of Drug Discovery

Environmental Chemistry of Organic Substances

Solid State Chemistry

Bioinorganic Chemistry

Modern Polymer Chemistry

Physical Organic Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairfax, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to degree status, students must have a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.

Admission is based on a departmental evaluation of the applicant's background as evidenced by transcripts, résumés, and letters of recommendation.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27720 USD / year

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Out-of-State

11736 USD / year

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Living costs

Fairfax

United States

1330 - 2300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Credits

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Living costs

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Financing

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