A complete graduate school application (link: www.uh.edu/graduate-school/admissions/how-to-apply) must be submitted.
General GRE scores taken in the last 5 years are optional.
Letters of recommendation are also given considerable weight in the evaluation process.
Students who did not earn a prior degree from a U.S. institution or a country where English is the medium of instruction (see list here) must meet minimum test scores to demonstrate English language proficiency. To learn more, visit: http://www.uh.edu/graduate-school/international-students/. International applications also require an application fee.
Admission to our graduate program is based on a competitive selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements published does not guarantee admission to our program. All applicants' credentials are evaluated by the admissions committee using a broad range of criteria, including:
Content of undergraduate and graduate programs and grades earned, particularly in the areas of Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Mathematics
GRE scores, if submitted (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing, inclusion of the GRE advanced chemistry subject test score is viewed favorably by the department)
A cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better in the last 60 hours
Letters of recommendation from three (3) individuals (preferably faculty members), who are able to judge the candidate's academic abilities and the potential for scholarly scientific research
English proficiency test scores, when applicable
Any previous scientific and technical experience, publications, and presentations
The minimum TOEFL score required is 79 for the internet-based test.
The minimum TOEFL score for the paper-based (pBT) exam is 550 or higher.
The minimum TOEFL score for the new revised paper-based exam is: Reading 20, Listening 20, and Writing 20.
The minimum IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5.
GRE - Tests taken prior to August 1, 2011: Verbal + Quantitative ≥ 1100, Tests taken after August 1, 2011: Verbal + Quantitative ≥ 305