Master of Chemistry at Sam Houston State University

The Chemistry at Sam Houston State University is a Full Time Master program offered at the university's main campus in Huntsville , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 2 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 21, 2026.

About Master of Chemistry

The Master of Science in Chemistry degree program at Sam Houston State University is designed to train chemists for a career in business, industry or academics. This degree is also appropriate for students planning to continue into PhD programs at other institutions.

The two-year degree program involves coursework in at least four of the following areas of chemistry: analytical, biochemistry, environmental, inorganic, organic, and physical; and an independent research project culminating in a written thesis. A non-thesis option is also available. There are active research groups in the Department of Chemistry in all of these areas.

The department has a small research mentor/graduate student ratio that produces close interaction between our students and faculty.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Chemistry at Sam Houston State University

Entry Requirements

Transcript evaluation of your baccalaureate degree if it is conferred outside of the U.S.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Fee Information

Application Fee 90

How to Apply

Complete an online application and pay the $90 non-refundable application fee.
Create your SHSU Self Service Center account and upload additional application materials.
See your program of study for specific submission deadlines.
Provide a transcript evaluation of your baccalaureate degree if it is conferred outside of the U.S.

This evaluation must be provided by a NACES accredited evaluator. SHSU only requires a summary report showing your degree converted into U.S. equivalents to verify that hours attended, and overall GPA meet admission standards.

NACES accredited evaluators include SDR in Houston and WES. Additional NACES evaluators can be found at www.naces.org/members.
Submit an English proficiency test score
- Students who completed undergraduate or previous degree coursework at a university where English was the language of instruction, and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, may be eligible for a english proficiency waiver.

Master of Chemistry at Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University

United States of America, Huntsville