Master's and PhD in Chemistry

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Graduate Program Recruiter

Jack Nortman

(414) 288-5986

jack.nortman@marquette.edu

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To be eligible for admission to the Graduate School at Marquette University, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent must be completed prior to starting graduate school.
• A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
• Demonstrated English proficiency for non-U.S. citizens.

The minimum prerequisite for any graduate course is one year of undergraduate physical chemistry. In addition, an undergraduate course in an area of study (e.g., analytical, inorganic, organic) appropriate to the graduate course involved is required. Prior to applying, prospective applicants are encouraged to have an idea of what interest or specialization they would like to work on if admitted into the program. 

Application Requirements

• Read all application instructions prior to beginning an application.
• A completed online application form and fee.
• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
• Personal statement - tell us about your interests, research, work or other relevant experiences, and anything else you think will help us evaluate your application. It would be helpful to mention 2-3 faculty members whose research appeals to you, and you could see yourself studying with.
• Transcripts:
  • If coursework was completed within the United States, submit copies of all current and previous college/universities except Marquette¹
  • If coursework was completed outside of the United States, a transcript evaluation is required. A copy of a course-by-course evaluation is approved for the application process.²
• Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic work.
• GRE scores - optional for the 2023-2024 academic year
• For international applicants only: TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency

^{1Upon admission, final official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities, with certified English translations if original language is not English, must be submitted to the Graduate School within the first five weeks of the term of admission or a hold preventing registration for future terms will be placed on the student’s record.} 

^{2Upon admission, an official course-by-course transcript/academic record evaluation must be submitted to the Graduate School within the first five weeks of the term of admission or a hold preventing registration for future terms will be placed on the student’s record.} 

December 15: Priority application deadline for admission and funding opportunities. 

After the priority deadline, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as space permits and may be submitted any time before the following dates:

• Fall term admissions- August 1 (June 1 for international applicants)

• 18 hours of formal coursework (selected in consultation with faculty advisor)
• 6 hours of independent study
• Research/literature seminar presented in 4th semester
• Doctoral qualifying exam (research meeting) in 5th semester

The Department of Chemistry offers financial aid to students every year in the form of research assistantships or teaching assistantships with tuition credits, a
competitive stipend and subsidized health care benefits. Private scholarships may also be available. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for need-based federal aid (loans) to help fund their educational expenses as well.