Admission to the Graduate Program in Chemistry is based on careful evaluation of scholastic record, letters of recommendation, and performance on the Graduate Record Examinations (General and Advanced) as well as a Chemistry GRE subject test. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English unless the official language of their country is English – TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper test) or 213 (computer based test). Students whose undergraduate degrees are in a field other than chemical engineering may take undergraduate core chemical and biochemical engineering courses during their first year with approval from the Director of Graduate Program. A Bachelor’s in Chemistry or Chemical Biology is strongly recommended.
A bachelors degree with a science/math/engr major from an accredited university, and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Official Transcripts, A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test score is required if your undergraduate education was completed in a non-English speaking country.:
The minimum IBT-internet based TOEFL is Writing 22, Speaking 23, Reading 21, Listening 17.
An acceptable IELTS score is bandwidth 7
GRE exam (may be waived based on academic background, adequate grade point average, and 5 years related work experience) Click here to determine your eligibility. If you meet any of the criteria listed, please contact us
We use three factors in determining admission: GRE, GPA(undergrad), and Work Experience. While work experience is not mandatory for admission (except for the engineering management concentration), we do take it under consideration.
2 letters of recommendation
Personal statement.
Resume
Test scores, such as GRE, GMAT, or LSAT, as required by your intended program.
Letters of recommendation, resume, and a personal statement describing educational and professional goals.
Required prerequisite courses as evidenced in your official college transcripts.