Overview

Our program equips you with theoretical and technical expertise in biological chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, environmental chemistry and materials.

The Master of Chemical Sciences course at University of Pennsylvania is designed to give you a well-rounded, mechanistic foundation in a blend of chemistry topics. To that end, the curriculum is structured with a combination of core concentration courses and electives, which allow you to focus on topics best suited to your interests and goals.

Capstone project

The capstone project is a distinguishing feature of the Master of Chemical Sciences program, blending academic and professional experiences and serving as the culmination of your work in the program. You will develop a project drawing from your learning in and outside of the classroom to demonstrate mastery of an area in the chemical sciences.
The subject of this project is related to your professional concentration and may be selected to complement or further develop a work-related interest. It's an opportunity to showcase your specialization and your unique perspective within the field.

Accreditation

The University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

The University of Pennsylvania is authorized to operate by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

The University of Pennsylvania is an approved institutional participant in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

Programme Structure

You may choose from the following six chemical sciences concentrations:

Biological Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemistry Biochemistry View 451 other Masters in Chemistry in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applications must contain all of the following in order to be considered complete:

Completed online application
Current resume
Nonrefundable application fee
Application essays (details below)
Unofficial transcripts from each post-secondary school attended uploaded through the online application system
Two or three letters of recommendation (details below)
Standardized test scores (details below)

Tuition Fee

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International

6078 USD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6078 USD per module during 24 months.
National

6078 USD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6078 USD per module during 24 months.
In-State

6078 USD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6078 USD per module during 24 months.

tuition per course unit.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Chemical Sciences.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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