Program Overview
The Chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth 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
- Tuition: USD 10,925 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,313 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Fairfax, 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
- Atomic and Molecular Structure
- Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Module 3: Central Dogma of Molecular Biology
- Physical Properties of Macromolecules
- Chemical Biology
- Applied Quantum Chemistry
- Molecular Spectroscopy
- Electroanalytical Chemistry
- Separation Science
- Chemometrics
- Mass Spectrometry
- Surface Science
- Spectrochemical Analysis
- Topics in Chemistry
- Investigations in Current Chemistry Literature 5
- Special Topics in Engineering
- Special Topics in Engineering
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements
- Application to graduate study, including the Application for Virginia in-state tuition
- Personal statement submitted with the online application
- $65 application fee
- Three reference letters should be submitted through the online application
- Transcripts from each institution you attended are required to be submitted
- Have a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in chemistry
- Admission on a provisional basis is possible for a student temporarily lacking this expected chemistry background.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 10,925 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,313 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 10,925 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,313 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Virginia Commonwealth 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 Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, United States
public research university in Richmond, Virginia, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
