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Tuition USD 1,258 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 346 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 28 months
Delivery On-campus
Location College Park, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Chemistry at University of Maryland is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 28 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: 28 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 1,258 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 346 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: College Park, 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. Inorganic Chemistry
  2. Radiochemistry
  3. Instrumental Methods of Analysis
  4. Advanced Organic Chemistry
  5. Environmental Chemistry
  6. Physical Chemistry I
  7. Physical Chemistry Laboratory I

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Application Requirements

  • GRE General required
  • GRE Subject recommended
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation (sent electronically)
  • Transcripts (Originals must be sent to Enrollment Services Operations)
  • Statement of Goals & Research Interests and Statement of Experiences
The M.S. degree program offers both the thesis and non-thesis options. The thesis option requires a seminar presentation and an oral defense of the thesis. The non-thesis option requires writing a "scholarly paper" that is reviewed by a committee of 3 faculty members.
Program normally requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or equivalent degree with a minimum of 30 semester or 40 quarter hours of chemistry.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,258 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 346 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,258 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 346 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Maryland 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 of Maryland

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University of Maryland

College Park, United States

The University of Maryland, College Park is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland, United States near Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution...

University Profile
  • Start Date August 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 28 months