Degrees Offered

• Master of Science
• Doctor of Philosophy

Specializations

Analytical Chemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry, Biophysical Chemistry, Chemical Physics, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry

Program Description

The Department of Chemistry offers outstanding research and educational opportunities in its graduate programs, leading to the master of science or doctoral degrees. The heart of the graduate degree is research, conducted in concert with a faculty mentor. The program requires 24 hours of course work, and students are advanced to Ph.D. candidacy after successfully completing a literature seminar (4th semester) and research meeting (5th semester). The program emphasizes development of the whole scientist.

Visit the Department Web Page for more detailed program information.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit a paper application and all required documents directly to the Department of Chemistry (NOT the Graduate School) at the following address:

Chair, Graduate Recruiting Committee

Marquette University

Department of Chemistry

P.O. Box 1881

Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881

• A completed application form. Application fees will be waived if application materials are sent directly to muchem@marquette.edu
• Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities except Marquette.
• Three letters of recommendation that give evidence of the applicant's scholarly promise
• For international applicants only: TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency
• GRE scores are optional, but it is to the applicant’s advantage to have taken the Subject Test for chemistry

Application Deadline

Rolling admission; however, applicants who wish to be considered for merit-based financial aid (graduate assistantships/fellowships), please be aware of the merit-based financial aid deadlines by which all applicant materials must be received by the Graduate School: Fall (August) Term: February 15, Spring (January) Term: November 15, Summer (May) Term: April 15.

Financial Aid

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.