Chemistry, M.S.

In addition to the online graduate application, the program has the following requirements:

• A baccalaureate degree in Chemistry or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Undergraduate academic transcript.
• A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 or higher unless you are exempt from the TOEFL exam (see FAQs below).
• Written responses to five short-essay prompts that appear in the application.
• At least two letters of recommendation from people familiar with the student’s work and background.

For more information about applying to the M.S. program in Chemistry, please see our Frequency Asked Questions (FAQs) page.

The thesis program requires the completion of the core area, elective courses and thesis research.

The non-thesis program requires the completion of the core and elective courses and a non-thesis paper.

Both programs require students to complete non-course requirements that cover teaching and lab safety procedures, and a foreign language or research skill.

Information about graduate tuition and fees are available at the following link: https://sfs.gsu.edu/resources/tuition/tuition-breakdown/.

Graduate students in the Department of Chemistry who receive a teaching or research assistantships typically receive a tuition waiver and a stipend, meaning students on assistantships can complete this program without taking on a significant financial burden.

There are also other opportunities for assistantships on campus. See the following link for more information: https://graduate.gsu.edu/funding/graduate-assistantships/.

The emphasis of the master’s program is the training of scientists. The M.S. program will produce well-trained professionals who possess a high level of proficiency in modern chemical techniques and knowledge of modern chemical problems.