California State University Sacramento

The graduate programs in the Department of Chemistry provide students with advanced study in synthesis, separation, and analysis of molecules with an emphasis on developing research skills in experimental and computational chemistry and in chemistry education. The graduate curriculum prepares students for careers in industry and teaching and for entry into PhD and professional programs. 

Admission Requirements

Admission as a classified graduate student in the Department of Chemistry requires:

• a BA degree in chemistry, biochemistry or its equivalent as determined by the graduate committee;
• a minimum 2.5 GPA overall, in the last 60 units, and in chemistry, biochemistry, math, and physics courses;
• two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to judge the applicant's potential for successful graduate study
• a personal statement describing the applicant's motivation for seeking a master's degree, why the Sacramento State Chemistry department was selected for pursuing this degree, and the area of advanced study within chemistry, biochemistry or education research the applicant plans to focus

Students desiring to apply to the chemistry graduate program should first examine the chemistry department's web page for basic requirements and deadlines and then contact the Chemistry department graduate coordinator or department Chair for further information if needed.  International students should also contact the Office of Global Education for specific application requirements for international applicants.

Admission Procedures

Students desiring to apply to the chemistry graduate program should first contact the Chemistry Department Graduate Coordinator or Department Chair. Information about the graduate program will be discussed with you.

In addition to a Departmental application, applicants must also complete a separate university application by the posted application deadline for the term applying.  For more admissions information and application deadlines, please visit  http://www.csus.edu/gradstudies/.  The university application requires:

• an online application for admission; and
• two sets of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, other then Sacramento State.

Approximately six weeks after receipt of all items listed, an admission decision will be mailed to the applicant.