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San Jose State University

1 Washington Sq, San Jose, CA 95192, United States

San José State University (San Jose State or SJSU) is a public university in San Jose, California. Established in 1857, SJSU is the oldest public university on the West Coast and the founding campus of the California State University (CSU) system. The university, alongside the University of California, Los Angeles has academic origins in the historic normal school known as the California State Normal School. Located in downtown San Jose, the SJSU main campus is situated on 154 acres (62 ha), or roughly 19 square blocks. As of spring 2023, SJSU offers 150 bachelor's degree programs, 95 master's degrees, 5 doctoral degrees, 11 different credential programs, and 42 certificates. SJSU is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.

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About the Course

The MS Chemistry degree is designed for persons who seek greater competency in chemical research or for those who want an introduction to graduate work before starting a program for the PhD degree. Emphasis is placed upon, but not limited to, training in advanced laboratory techniques, operation of state-of-the-art instruments, data acquisition and interpretation, and strategies involved in designing and conducting research in chemistry.

For more information visit the Chemistry Department’s Graduate Programs webpage.

Admissions Requirements

The applicant must apply to and be admitted by both San José State University and the Department of Chemistry. Check the SJSU Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluations website (GAPE) and the Chemistry Department website for the most up-to-date instructions.

Admission to the University

Students are admitted to the program by the Chemistry Department Graduate Advisor after they have been admitted to the graduate school by the university. University admissions requirements include a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), a minimum 2.5 GPA, and good standing at the last college or university attended. Applicants from countries in which the native language is not English must achieve a minimum English-language proficiency test score as indicated on the Graduate Program Test Requirements webpage.

https://catalog.sjsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=7632&returnto=4973

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the following admission requirements.

U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited, and approved institution from a country outside of the U.S.
A 2.5 institutional or college cumulative GPA (from the 0.0 - 4.0 U.S. grading scale) in the last degree completed, or a 2.5 GPA in the last two years of full time study. Please note that individual program requirements may have a higher GPA requirement.
Good academic standing at the last institution attended.
English Language Proficiency Exam, if necessary.

*3-year degree holders see options for eligibility.

Now that you’ve reviewed the graduate SJSU requirements, review our Graduate Degree Program Requirements page and the deadline to submit your Cal State Apply application.

Also, see step-by-step required documents for admission at Want to Apply.

University Required English Language Proficiency (ELP) Exams

An English Language Proficiency Exam [TOEFL (iBT), Academic IELTS, IELTS Indicator, Academic PTE] is required for all graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants

Who come from a country where English is not the primary language
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Who do not possess a baccalaureate degree from a post-secondary institution where English is the principal language of instruction.

SJSU interprets “where English is the principal language of instruction” to mean that the higher education institution is located in a country in which English is the official language (the daily medium of communication of the majority of residents) and that the students receive academic instruction in all subjects (except foreign language courses) at all levels of education in English.

Minimum proficiency score	Internet	Paper
TOEFL (iBT, iBT Home & Paper Edition)*	80	N/A
IELTS (Academic, Online Academic)	6.5	6.5
PTE Academic	53	N/A

*TOEFL Essentials Scores are not accepted at this time. SJSU Graduate Admissions Office will accept MyBest TOEFL (iBT, iBT Home Edition, iBT Paper Edition) Scores.
Note: SJSU Graduate Admissions does not accept Duolingo as a test of English proficiency.
Some programs will require a higher ELP score than the university minimum. For a complete list, see below.

https://www.sjsu.edu/admissions/graduate/admission-requirements/sjsu-requirements/index.php