Chemistry, M.Sc.

Research areas in the Chemistry program at the University of Texas Arlington include analytical chemistry, biochemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, colloid and surface chemistry, electrochemistry, inorganic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, polymer chemistry, and theoretical chemistry.

About

The objectives of the Chemistry program at the University of Texas Arlington leading to the Master of Science degree include:

  • developing the individual’s ability to do independent research,
  • preparing students for more advanced study in chemistry and
  • providing advanced training to professional chemists and those employed in technical and business areas in which chemistry at this level is necessary for efficient performance.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Advanced Biochemistry 
  • Bioinorganic Chemistry, Cofactors & Coenzymes
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Introduction to Graduate Physical Chemistry

Detailed Programme Facts

  • More details: Applications are accepted after the published priority date, but for guaranteed consideration of admission submit the application by the priority date.
  • Programme intensity Full-time
  • Credits
    24 - 30 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus
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English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    79

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  • Minimum required score:

    550

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  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

  • Option 1
A satisfactory completion of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, official transcripts, and GRE scores, and three letters of recommendation.
  • Option 2
A satisfactory completion of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, official transcripts, and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member at the applicant’s undergraduate institution, plus a recommendation from a UT Arlington Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty member.
  • Option 3
A satisfactory completion of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, official transcripts, and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member at the undergraduate institution, plus a recommendation from a UT Arlington Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty member.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    21026 USD/year
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  • National

    20796 USD/year
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  • In-State

    9698 USD/year
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Living costs for Texas City

  • 882 - 1640 USD/month
    Living Costs

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

Funding

Students that have no provisional admission conditions to meet will be eligible for available scholarship and/or fellowship support. Award of scholarships or fellowships will be based on the same criteria utilized in admission decisions. To be eligible, candidates must be new students coming to UT Arlington in the Fall semester, must have a GPA of 3.0 in their last 60 undergraduate credit hours plus any graduate credit hours as calculated by Graduate Admissionsl, and must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours of coursework in both long semesters to retain their fellowships. 

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