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Tuition USD 13,782 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2015-07-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Hayward, California
Language English

Program Overview

The Chemistry at California State University East Bay is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Chemistry programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 13,782 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Hayward, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Chemistry programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:

  1. Research Scientist
  2. Environmental Consultant
  3. Laboratory Manager
  4. Science Writer
  5. Policy Advisor
  6. Academic Researcher

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Elements of Chemical Thermodynamics
  2. The Chemical Bond
  3. Research
  4. Methods of Graduate Research
  5. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
  6. Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
  7. Instrumental Methods of Analysis
  8. Advanced Organic Chemistry
  9. General Biochemistry

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.6

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.6 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

The basic requirements for entry into the program are possession of a baccalaureate degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry, including a year of physical chemistry, and a GPA of at least 2.6 in upper division chemistry and biochemistry courses. Applicants not meeting the GPA requirement may still be accepted subject to receipt of acceptable letters of recommendation. The\xc2\xa0GRE subject test in chemistry or biochemistry is required. Applicants not having an undergraduate major in chemistry or biochemistry may be accepted into the program depending on the amount of undergraduate coursework required to remove deficiencies.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 13,782 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 13,782 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact California State University East Bay directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About California State University East Bay

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California State University East Bay

Hayward, California

California State University, East Bay is a public university in Hayward, California. The university is part of the California State University system and offers 136 undergraduate and 60...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2015-07-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-24
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months