Master of Science in Chemistry at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU Carbondale) offers a Master of Science in Chemistry through its Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. This program lasts for 18 months and has a tuition fee of USD 19,954. To apply for this course, students need to show their English language skills. The accepted tests for proving English proficiency are IELTS, TOEFL, and Duolingo. Additionally, students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale to qualify for admission.

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th-grade requirements.

Graduation

Applicants need to have a bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.70 or higher. They should have a degree in sciences, mathematics, or engineering to apply for advanced programs. It is recommended for applicants with a major in chemistry to have completed one year of organic chemistry (lecture and lab), one year of calculus-based physical chemistry (lecture and lab), and one year of analytical chemistry including instrumental analysis.

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GRE

Marks: No specific cutoff mentioned

The general GRE exam is required, but the subject test is optional.

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Application Process for Southern Illinois University

Step One: Prepare Your Documents

• Letters of Recommendation: You need three letters of recommendation.

Step Two: Additional Documents Required

• Official Academic Transcripts: Provide your official transcripts from previous schools.
• TOEFL/IELTS Scores: Include a copy of your TOEFL or IELTS scores.
• Financial Documents: Submit bank documents showing enough funds to cover one year’s expenses, which is currently $44,000.
• Personal Statement: Write a personal statement that explains your interest in chemistry, including past research experiences. Describe the type of chemical research you want to do while studying. Also, mention 2-3 faculty members at SIU whose research interests you.

Step Three: Start Your Online Application

Begin your online application through the university's application portal.

Step Four: Application Fees

• Application Fee: The fee is USD 65, which is about INR 5.48 Thousand.
• Payment Methods: You can pay using a credit card or debit card.
• Payment Installments: Students can pay their fees in four, three, or two installments during the Fall and Spring semesters, and in two installments during the Summer term.
• Nonrefundable Enrollment Fee: The fee for budgeting payments through NBS is $40.00 for spring and fall, and $30.00 for summer.

Step Five: Application Deadlines

• Spring (January): Deadline is August 1st.
• Fall (August): Deadline is February 1st.

*These dates are tentative and based on last year's records. For exact deadline dates, consult with our expert counselors.

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"