Program Overview
The Chemistry at University at Albany 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 453 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
- Location: Albany, 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
Selected courses in related academic fields as advised
Course Requirements
Courses must be completed within your first 6 semesters of graduate study, with the exception of Chemical Research.
Field Examination
Satisfactory completion of a major field examination in chemistry. You may only take this examination twice.
Foreign Language or Research Tool Requirement
The following courses may be used to satisfy the research tool requirement, but may not be counted toward the letter-graded chemistry course requirements.
- Computational Chemistry I or Computational Chemistry II
- Experimental Methods of Organic Structure Determination
- Theory and Techniques of Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry (If this course is taken to fulfill the core course requirements, it may not be used to fulfill the research tool requirement)
- Chemical and Enzymatic Kinetics
- Crystallography
Additional Information
See the Graduate Bulletin for details.
For more information, contact Dr. Alexander Shekhtman at [email protected] or 518-442-4163, or Brian A. Gabriel at [email protected] or 518-442-4648.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Gather these necessary application materials:
- Statement of background and goals
- Departmental questionnaire
- Resume
- Graduate Assistantship/Fellowship Application
- Names and contact information for 3 recommenders (if you do not have 3 names, indicate \xc2\x93TBD\xc2\x94 on the recommender section in the application).If you choose online recommendation submission, recommenders will automatically be sent the online recommendation form once you save their information in your application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 453 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 453 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University at Albany 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 University at Albany
University at Albany
Albany, United States
The State University of New York at Albany is a public research university in Albany, New York, United States. Founded in 1844, it is one of four "university centers" of the State University of...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months