Chemistry Graduate Program
Overview
The University of San Francisco offers a Master of Science degree in Chemistry in which hands-on lab research with full-time teaching/research faculty is its focus. The Chemistry and Biology programs at USF are designed for graduate students seeking a graduate program with personalized research direction and training from full-time faculty - all while studying in one of the world's most beautiful cities.
Students admitted to the graduate program receive generous financial assistance from the Department of Chemistry. All admitted students receive a full-tuition scholarship for their graduate studies. Most graduate students are also awarded a Teaching Assistantship with a stipend of $7,200 per year. Some qualified graduate students receive Research Assistantships as well.
The chemistry research experience and training in USF's graduate program prepares our graduate students well for a future in one of the following areas:
- Professional research positions in the educational, medical, pharmaceutical, biotech or biomedical fields, as well as other industries with chemical research and development
- Further studies in a Ph.D. program or medical school
- Teaching positions at the high school and community college levels
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