Chemistry and Biochemistry
Contact Information
| Website |
http://www-chem.ucsd.edu |
| Email |
Chemgradinfo@ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office |
4010 York Hall |
| Phone |
(858) 534-4856 |
| Fax |
(858) 534-7687 |
| Mailing Address |
9500 Gilman Dr, Mail Code: 0303
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA, 92093-0303 |
Basic Admissions Information
For specific admissions requirements, contact the department using the information above.
| Admissions Term |
Non-UCSD and Ph.D. candidates: Fall quarter admission only. |
| GRE |
GRE general test required. |
| GRE Subject Test |
GRE subject test required. |
| TOEFL or IELTS Exam |
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted year at a university-level institution in a country where English is the official language. |
| Letters of Recommendation |
3
Accepts only the online letters of recommendation. |
| Statement of Purpose Requirements |
Accept only the online Personal Statement
1500 word limit |
| Specific Program Requirements |
M.S. and Ph.D.: Overall GPA of 3.0 (B average) in last two years of study required. For GRE October test dates strongly recommended. TWE is recommended but not required of all international applicants whose native language is not English. |
Degrees and Majors
| Major |
Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Degrees |
M.S., Ph.D. |
| Major Code |
CH75 |
| Application Deadline |
Accepting applications until further notice for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Priority deadline on January 20 for PhD domestic applicants. PhD domestic applicants are strongly encouraged to complete their application files well in advance of the priority deadline of January 20. Closed on January 20 for all International applicants. |
| Specializations |
Analytical; Biochemistry; Inorganic; Organic; Physical |
| Notes |
GRE general test required of MS and PhD applicants.
GRE subject test required of PhD applicants only. |
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