Program Overview
The Chemistry at Missouri State University 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 11,108 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
- Location: Missouri City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Chemistry programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Research
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry Colloquium
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 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).
Students admitted to the graduate chemistry program in full standing must meet the following requirements:
- A bachelor\'s degree from an accredited institution in the U.S. or equivalent training in a foreign university.
- A minimum overall GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, or a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale for the last 60 hours of course work.
- Scores from the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination. Normally, students are expected to score at or above the 50th percentile on each section of the GRE and to have an overall college GPA of at least 3.00.
- International applicants from countries not recognizing English as the primary official language are additionally required to submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of not less than 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based) and with a minimum of 50th percentile on the Listening Comprehension Section.
- A minimum undergraduate background in chemistry consisting of two semesters of general chemistry, two semesters of organic chemistry, one semester of analytical chemistry, and one semester of inorganic chemistry with grades of \xc2\x93c\xc2\x94 or better in each course and an overall GPA of not less than 3.00.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 11,108 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 11,108 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Missouri State University 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 Missouri State University
Missouri State University
Springfield, United States
Missouri State University, formerly Southwest Missouri State University, is a public university in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1905 as the Fourth District Normal School, it is...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months