Chemistry & Biochemistry
Chemistry & Biochemistry (CH75)
The department offers an Umbrella Program for the PhD reflective of the depth and breadth of contemporary research undertaken within Chemistry and Biochemistry. The umbrella program encompasses seven different tracks from which students can choose. The tracks are overlapping in terms of course work and research advisers.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Physical Sciences |
| Specializations |
Analytical Chemistry |
| Department | Chemistry & Biochemistry |
| Major | Chemistry & Biochemistry |
| Degree | Master of Science |
| Admissions Terms | Fall, Winter, Spring |
| Additional Notes |
Only UC San Diego undergraduate students that are continuing their research with their advisor are eligible to apply directly to the MS Thesis Research Program (available for Fall, Winter, and Spring). All other MS applicants may apply only to the Fall MS Coursework program. |
| Application Deadlines |
October 16, 2017 (Winter 2018) January 18, 2018 (Spring 2018) March 15, 2018 (Fall 2018) |
Basic Requirement
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Admissions Tests |
GRE General Test is required. |
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English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
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Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
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Statement of Purpose |
Required 1000 word limit is recommended. |
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Resume/CV |
Recommended |
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Additional Requirements |
If you already have an agreement to do research under the direction of a Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor, the MS Thesis Agreement Form is highly recommended. It is an agreement between you and your research advisor. Please have your research advisor fill it out, print, sign, and then upload to your application. |
Contact Info
| Website http://chemistry.ucsd.edu |
| Email chemgradinfo@ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office 4010 York Hall |
| Phone (858) 534-9728 |
| Fax (858) 534-7687 |
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Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Attn: Chemistry Graduate Admissions 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0303 La Jolla, CA 92093-0303 |
Program Info
| Area of Study | Physical Sciences |
| Specializations |
Analytical and Atmospheric Chemistry |
| Department | Chemistry & Biochemistry |
| Major | Chemistry & Biochemistry |
| Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
December 14, 2017 (Fall 2018) |
Basic Requirement
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Admissions Tests |
GRE General Test is required. GRE Subject Test is recommended. Department accepts Chemistry, Biochemistry, or any STEM field Subject GRE. Applicants that have yet to take the Subject GRE exam can still submit an application. In order to submit your application without the Subject GRE score, applicants can enter a projected date and enter zeros in the Subject GRE score fields. Applicants missing the Subject GRE exam scores are still eligible for an admissions offer. Substitution of a different GRE subject test is optional. |
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English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
|
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required 1000 word limit is recommended. |
|
Resume/CV |
Recommended |
Contact Info
| Website http://chemistry.ucsd.edu |
| Email chemgradinfo@ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office 4010 York Hall |
| Phone (858) 534-9728 |
| Fax (858) 534-7687 |
|
Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Attn: Chemistry Graduate Admissions 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0303 La Jolla, CA 92093-0303 |