Master of Science [MS] (Chemistry)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$34,734 /Yr
- Approximately two years are required to complete the minimum of 32 credit hours of graduate level coursework (including at least 12 credit hours at the 500 level) and pass the Masters examination. This examination includes the preparation and oral defense of a proposal and a written component in the form of cumulative exams.
- A coursework Masters is typically chosen by high school teachers (both domestic and foreign), and its requirements are generally satisfied by most students in the Ph.D. program.
Career Opportunities
- The Department of and Chemical Biology at the University of New Mexico has both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. An undergraduate B.A. or B.S. degree in chemistry provides a range of career choices from medicine to quantum theory. Undergraduate research opportunities exist in all fields and the Department encourages chemistry majors to pursue independent research with a faculty mentor.
- The graduate program offers the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in analytical, biological, biophysical, inorganic, organic, theoretical and physical chemistry. A bachelor's degree is the minimum formal education required. However, many employers also require graduate school.
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Important Alert
- Priority Application Deadline for Fall Intake - Jan 15, 2027
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $34734 |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room & Board | $11500 |
| Transportation Expenses | $1500 |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $23536 |
| 2023 | $26452 |
| 2021 | $24187 |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Priority Application Deadline for Fall Intake | Jan 15, 2027 |
Scores Required
Required Document List
- Review UNM program details and funding options.
- Apply online and pay the $70 fee.
- Submit English test scores (if required) and any additional documents.
- Wait for admission decision and scholarship/assistantship updates.
- Accept admission, submit financial/academic documents, and get your I-20.
- Schedule and attend your visa appointment.
- Plan travel, arrange housing, and arrive on campus.

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TOP Scholarships
| Scholarship name | Award amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| International Student with Amigo Scholarship | 27674 | 3.0 GPA on a US scale in previous Undergraduate Degree Program. |
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 10,000/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| R&D Systems Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,500/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| QS Connect Master’s Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 5,000/Yr$5,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
















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