San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132, United States

San Francisco State University is a public research university in San Francisco. It was established in 1899 as the San Francisco State Normal School and is part of the California State University system.

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Master of Science in Chemistry

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge in a subdiscipline of chemistry.
  2. Organize and communicate scientific information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
  3. Use the scientific literature to develop and implement a research project.
  4. Demonstrate independence in designing and conducting experiments, analyzing data, and interpreting results.
  5. Keep accurate records of experiments and data.
  6. Demonstrate an ability to engage in collaborative scientific activities in research and coursework.

Written English Proficiency Requirement

Level One

The Level One writing requirement is satisfied by successfully completing CHEM 879.

Level Two

The Level Two writing requirement is satisfied by successfully completing CHEM 880, a thesis (CHEM 898) or written manuscript (CHEM 895), and an oral defense of the research project.

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 Application for Admission: Complete Online Application (see link above)

Application Fee: Pay $70 Online

Required Documents:

- Transcripts - All Previous Universities

Minimum GPA - 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)

- TOEFL (80), IELTS (6.5) PTE (65), Duolingo (120)

*The Duolingo is not accepted by all graduate programs. Please visit SFSUs website for more details

- GRE/GMAT not required for most programs. Graduate Business majors & Computer Science will continue to require the GRE/GMAT.

- Resume

- Statement of Purpose

- Letters of Recommendation

- Copy of Passport

- NACES approved evaluation NOT required

*Deadlines vary depending on the course and can change frequently. We encourage students to check the school/department’s website for the exact deadlines.

Application Deadlines Vary by program. CLICK HERE for program-specific deadlines.

Graduate Applications

Fall - Between February and March

Spring - Between October and November