Program Overview
The Chemistry at University of Pennsylvania 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 7
- Tuition: USD 5,590 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Philadelphia, 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
- Biological Chemistry
- Macromolecular Crystallography: Methods and Applications
- Mechanisms of Biological Catalysis
- Biomolecular Imaging
- Bioinorganic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organometallic Chemistry
- Main Group Chemistry
- Bioinorganic Chemistry
- Statistical Mechanics
- Quantum Chemistry
- Molecular Spectroscopy
- Chemical Dynamics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
An adequate undergraduate background will vary, depending on area of concentration and will include some combination of coursework in chemistry, biology, mathematics, physics and/or engineering.
At a minimum, applicants will need to have completed two terms of calculus, two terms of introductory chemistry and the equivalent of two terms of organic chemistry with associated labs, and two terms of physics.
Your application will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
- Academic record
- Work experience
- Career objectives and reasons for choosing the program at Penn
- Letters of recommendation
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, if applicable
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 5,590 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 5,590 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months