Chemistry & Biochemistry (M.S., Ph.D.)

The Chemistry & Biochemistry program offers a Master of Science degree, and a Doctoral degree. 

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Important: Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation are required of all applicants. 

 

Read the Application Instructions​ page for full details.

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See the test score requirements for this program.

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Below are specific requirements also needed for this program:

• Résumé

• A Statement of purpose is required: 

  • Details for the Master of Science (MS) application

  • Details for the Doctoral (PhD) application

• A Personal History Statement is also required:

  • Required of all applicants. This statement will be used in conjunction with your application for graduate admission and financial support. Note that the Personal History Statement should not duplicate the Statement of Purpose.

  • Recommended length is a concise 1-3 pages.

  • UC Santa Cruz is interested in a diverse and inclusive graduate student population. In an essay, discuss how your personal background informs your decision to pursue a graduate degree. Include any educational, familial, cultural, economic, or social experiences, challenges, or opportunities relevant to your academic journey; how you might contribute to social or cultural diversity within your chosen field; and/or how you might serve educationally underrepresented segments of society with your degree.

 

See the application deadline

 

Contact the program

 

Read more about this program:

https://www.chemistry.ucsc.edu/academics/graduate/.