Chemistry (M.S.)

Admissions are rolling; tuition fees for Chemistry (M.S.) are 37,334 USD per year.

The M.S. in Chemistry program provides rigorous training in chemistry research and real-world applications. Students gain a solid foundation in research design, analytical instrumentation, laboratory techniques, and computational methods. The program allows study in various subdisciplines and involves close faculty mentorship and research collaboration.

Focus areas include analytical chemistry, atmospheric chemistry, biological chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, materials chemistry.

The program requires 30 credit hours, encompassing coursework, research design, analytical instrumentation, laboratory training, and computational techniques.

Graduates are prepared for careers in the private sector, industry, and government, with many pursuing doctoral studies.

Admission requires a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0, GRE scores, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a resume or CV, a statement of purpose (500-1,000 words), and an autobiographical statement (500-750 words). Transfer credits are accepted upon committee review.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. On-campus, full-time. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 35% of applicants.

Howard University’s legacy is shaped by academic study, research, and service. Its community includes scholars, student researchers, athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs. The university carries the identity of an HBCU while preparing students for study and careers across a broad range of disciplines. Alumni stories include physicians, astrophysicists, educators, lawyers, public officials, and advocates whose work has reached beyond the campus.

Students can apply to more than 130 areas of study across 14 schools and colleges. Howard offers undergraduate, graduate, professional, and doctoral programs, with fields ranging from the humanities to scientific disciplines. Research and centers address health and medical issues, economic disparities, cybersecurity, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and machine learning, drug abuse, energy systems, accounting and finance, women’s leadership, and journalism and democracy. The university has also launched an AI certificate program for undergraduate students.

Located in Washington, DC, Howard connects academic life with a city central to American government, public service, journalism, and cultural life. International students should review the university’s range of schools and degree levels carefully, since programs differ across undergraduate, graduate, professional, and doctoral study. Howard’s guiding phrase, “Excellence in Truth and Service,” reflects the university’s emphasis on student success and service to local and global communities.