探花楼

探花楼

Graduate Program

Students discuss their chemistry research at 探花楼's Pioneer Research at the Mall event.
Students discuss their chemistry research at 探花楼's Pioneer Research at the Mall event.

Earn your master of science degree in chemistry at 探花楼.

We offer the MS degree in chemistry with research focuses in biochemistry, biophysical chemistry, organic chemistry and inorganic/materials chemistry. A course of study and research will be custom-designed by faculty committee to suit your individual research interests and career goals.

As a master's degree-seeking student, you will be required to take a minimum of four basic chemistry courses in order to establish a strong foundation in the field. You will then be encouraged to take analytical, biological, inorganic, organic and/or physical chemistry advanced graduate courses to gain more in-depth perspectives. There are two pathways to our master's degree: a research path, or a coursework path with a science or business track emphasis.

In addition to scholarships and fellowships, opportunities to serve as a teaching assistant and/or research assistant are available, providing both financial support and educational experience. 

Degree details

Assistantships

Our division offers several graduate teaching assistantships each year. Research assistantships also may be awarded for sponsored research in specific areas. Out-of-state tuition may be waived for those with assistantship appointments.

Admission requirements

Admission Requirements for the M.S. in Chemistry

Program Contact

Dr. Manal Omary, Chair of Graduate Advising
940-898-2550
momary@twu.edu 

Application Deadlines

No deadline - Rolling admissions

Admission Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, or the equivalent to a chemistry major offered at Texas Woman’s University
  • Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation.  You will be asked to provide email addresses for three individuals familiar with your academic capabilities, and they will receive an email request to submit the letter directly into the system. 
  • An applicant with a bachelor’s degree in another discipline may be admitted provisionally until all undergraduate deficiencies are cleared

    The GRE is not required.

Graduate Admission

Begin by reviewing your program's website to see if there are additional admission requirements and application deadlines prior to applying.  

  1. Apply online.
    Apply to Graduate Programs  via the 探花楼  following instructions below.  
  2. Submit transcripts to 探花楼.
    • Domestic Applicants must submit official transcripts for each college or university attended, both undergraduate and graduate. See the Information on Transcripts website for more details. Original transcripts for each college/university attended must be submitted, even if referred to on another schools transcripts.
    • International Applicants are now required to provide an evaluation prepared by a  or  member evaluation service. International transcripts should not be sent directly to 探花楼. See the International Admissions website for more details.
  3. Submit Recommendation Requests
    If your program requires you to submit names for recommendations you will need to do it in the application. List of programs-majors.  
  4. Pay the application fee.
    The $50 fee ($75 fee for International applicants), which applies to all new and returning applicants, can be paid by:
    1. Credit card - Pay Online through the application as the last step before submitting the application. The second portion of the application will not be available until the application fee has been received.
    2. Fee Waivers - Graduate applicants who are certified McNair Scholars are eligible for a McNair Scholar Application Fee Waiver. 探花楼 Alumni may be eligible for the Alumni Advantage Fee Waiver. Check your eligibility here: /alumni-advantage/. If eligible submit the request using the Application Fee Waiver Submission
    3. Following fee payment return to the application dashboard where supplemental application documents can be uploaded. The online application will list which documents are needed to fulfill the program admission requirements. You can also check the program's website.
  5. Submit Program supplemental documents
    1. Review the specific requirements for your intended program to identify any supplemental materials needed for your application.

Watch for emails from your new program/department that may come to your 探花楼 email address.

For more information or assistance with the application or graduate admissions, visit the Graduate Admissions website.

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