Chemistry Graduate Degree Program

Description
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry provides exciting opportunities for graduate study and research at the cutting edge of modern chemical science. The department is perceived to be among the best in the country. We continue to improve the quality of programs, the caliber of faculty, and the excellence of students by offering state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and research in all areas of chemistry, including the traditional sub-disciplines (biochemistry, inorganic, materials, organic, physical, theoretical). Interdisciplinary collaboration with scientists nationally and internationally as well as with other departments and organized research units on campus is encouraged and supported.

General Information
Website http://www.chem.ucsb.edu/
Address Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
University of California, Santa Barbara
Trailer 232
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9510
(USA)
Phone (805) 893-5675
Email gradprog@chem.ucsb.edu
Degrees Offered MA, MS, PhD
Requirements
  • Online application: https://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/eapp
  • Statement of Purpose with completed coversheets (2 copies)
  • Statement of Personal Achievements/Contributions (2 copies)
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) (2 copies)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation (Submitted online. Note: if submitted via postal mail, please attach required coversheets)
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (2 copies)
  • GRE General test scores
  • GRE Chemistry Subject test recommended
  • TOEFL scores 550 Paper-Based Test (PBT), 80 Internet-Based Test (IBT) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Overall Band score of 7 or higher (if applicable)
Pre-Application No Pre-Application necessary
Deadlines Fall only - January 12, 2010 for Financial Support, February 26, 2010 - Final
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