Master in Chemistry (Master's)

Tuition is Students receive 100% tuition scholarships for the fifth year..

This programme lets undergraduate chemistry majors earn a master’s degree in one extra year after finishing their bachelor’s. Students take four graduate-level chemistry courses during their senior year. They complete original research under the guidance of faculty members. The programme focuses on practical research in biochemistry, organic chemistry, and environmental chemistry. Students use modern labs equipped with several NMR spectrometers and other specialized tools.

Focus areas include biochemistry, organic chemistry, environmental chemistry, physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry.

The programme requires 100% tuition scholarship for the fifth year and includes four graduate-level chemistry courses taken during the senior year. Students complete a written thesis based on original research and defend it orally after full-time work on the project during the summer before the fifth year.

Graduates pursue careers in chemistry-related fields, including positions in industry, secondary school teaching, and further academic study.

Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher in mathematics and natural science courses and a grade of at least a B in two chemistry research or honors courses. Students must have initiated a research project with a faculty member who agrees to supervise them. Applications are due by April 15 of the junior year.

On-campus, full-time, accelerated, one year after bachelor’s degree. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 42% of applicants.

Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a private research institution founded in 1887, known for a strong commitment to scholarship, social engagement, and creative inquiry. With about 3,122 students and roughly 390 international students, Clark offers a close-knit campus experience where interdisciplinary study and community participation are central to student life.

Academically, Clark emphasizes research-led teaching across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, and supports projects that address social and environmental challenges. Small class sizes and accessible faculty mentorship make it easy for students to engage in original work, internships, and collaborative research that extend beyond the classroom.

International students find a supportive campus culture with resources for academic advising, career development, and cultural integration in Worcester, a city within reach of Boston and other New England centers. Clark appeals to students who want rigorous academics paired with opportunities to shape ideas into real-world impact.