Take the next step towards your future as a professional scientist with a master's in chemistry. Our esteemed faculty model innovative pedagogy in the University's state-of-the-art teaching labs and classrooms, and provide access to unparalleled research and support facilities. Combining original research with advanced coursework in various disciplines of chemistry, our programs in chemistry provide opportunities for unique and collaborative research.
We offer graduate work leading to the following degrees: Master of Arts or Master of Science; Master of Arts in Teaching or Master of Science in Teaching (Science); Ph.D. in Chemistry.

Duration2 year(s)
Tuition FeeUSD 46,941 / Year
Next IntakeSeptember 26, 2023
Chemistry
About
Disciplines
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Requirements
Entry Requirements
- Copies of official degree certificate/diploma
- Certified translation of transcripts
- Financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study
English Requirements
- PTEMin 60
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 80
Career
Graduate study in chemistry at Portland State University provides students with good preparation for rewarding careers in academic, industrial, or government research. Graduates of the Department of Chemistry's programs have taken advantage of the strong interdisciplinary nature of the program and report that their doctoral training prepared them well for rewarding careers. These students have benefited from interdisciplinary programs on campus, such as the Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Academy, the Center for Electron Microscopy and Nanofabrication, the Center for Life in Extreme Environments, and the Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU).
Fee Information
Application Fee 65
How to Apply
- Complete the graduate application
- Send the Graduate School’s Admissions office your official academic transcripts
- Submit evidence of English language proficiency
- Provide financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study
- Depending on the individual graduate program that you are applying for, additional department requirements may include:
- Personal essay or statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
- Standardized test scores, e.g., GRE (not required by all programs)
- Resume
- Writing samples
- Portfolio
Chemistry
Portland State University
United States of America, Aberdeen