Chemistry - Master [2 Years]
$31,516 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science [M.S] Chemistry

  • Master of Science in Chemistry at the University of California Los Angeles is a 2 years program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • UCLA's graduate program in chemistry offers the following degrees: MSc and PhD
  • Students have to complete at least 9 quarter courses of 36 units in which at least 5 courses of 20 units must be graduate courses.
  • Students get the opportunity to do specialization in:
    • Analytical Chemistry
    • Biophysics
    • Chemical Biology
    • Inorganic Chemistry
    • Materials and Nanoscience
    • Organic Chemistry
    • Physical Chemistry
    • Theory and Computation
  • The UCLA Chemistry and Biochemistry Department has a tradition of excellence and is ranked among the best in the country, as evidenced by the quality of its programs, the caliber of its faculty, and the excellence of its students.
  • The Department is a leader in cutting-edge research and innovative educational programs.
  • The Department employs over 50 professors pursuing research in all areas of chemistry and biochemistry.
  • The research areas of the program are:
    • Analytical Chemistry
    • Bioenergy and the Environment
    • Inorganic Chemistry
    • Metabolism, Aging, and Development
    • Organic Chemistry
    • Systems Biology and Biological Regulation
    • Theory and Computational Chemistry

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 2 Year 1
Tuition Fees $11700 $11700
Health Insurance $4714 $4714
International differential fee $15102 $15102
Other Fees NA $80
Total Fees $31516 $31596

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 87 120 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 326 340 2

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
  • A GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 is required in the last two years of undergraduate coursework.
  • The submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.