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Chemistry, MS

Personalized direction and laboratory-intensive training on active research projects

Prepare to succeed in a future in professional research and development, teaching, PhD program, or health-related professional program. Immerse yourself in a research-based degree with personalized direction from faculty. Conduct hands-on training. Graduate equipped and inspired to make a difference.

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The Spring application is open. The priority application date is September 15.

All USF Chemistry Students Receive Full-Tuition Merit Scholarships

All admitted students receive a full-tuition scholarship for their graduate studies. During the semester, graduate students receive a small supplement through teaching assistantships for our undergraduate lab courses.

Why Study Chemistry at the University of San Francisco?

Train with experts in the different chemistry subdisciplines. Our research groups include analytical chemistry, biochemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry.

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What Can You Do With a Master's in Chemistry?

Our graduates pursue careers in biotech, biomedical, educational, medical, and pharmaceutical fields, as well as industries with chemical research and development. Some also pursue further study in PhD programs and even teaching.

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Sara Gallarati MS '22

Sara Gallarati MS '22

Your career advice for USF students?

My suggestion is to be curious and don't be shy of talking to people and explore what are the possibilities out there."

Sara Gallarati MS '22

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Chemistry, MS

Amrita Bhattacharyya, Program Director
Harney Science Center, Room 353
2130 Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
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M-F 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.