Master of Science in Chemistry

University of Texas - Arlington

In evaluating candidates for admission to its graduate degree programs, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry emphasizes the preparedness of the student as evidenced by quality and quantity of coursework and the students previous research experience. Recommendations from our own faculty, based on firsthand knowledge of the applicant or a faculty member at the applicants institution, are also very important.
Unconditional admission may be granted under any one of the following options. The minimum undergraduate GPA requirement for all options is 3.0, as calculated by Graduate Admissions.
A satisfactory completion of a Bachelors degree or equivalent, official transcripts, and GRE scores, and three letters of recommendation.
A satisfactory completion of a Bachelors degree or equivalent, official transcripts, and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member at the applicants undergraduate institution, plus a recommendation from a UT Arlington Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty member.
A satisfactory completion of a bachelors 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 based on a face-to-face interview.
An applicant whose native language is not English must submit a TOEFL score of at least 550 or a score of at least 213 on the computer-based test. A TSE-A score of 45 or higher can be substituted for the TOEFL. Those who have completed their undergraduate education in English may be eligible for a TOEFL waiver based on the recommendation letters.