Overview

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry / Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is located in Dartmouth, MA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Chemistry and biochemistry
Master of Science (MS)	Chemistry

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	3
Doctoral Degrees	5
Other Advanced Degrees	0

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam Official GRE scores: sent directly from ETS; copies/scans not accepted Thesis Required Thesis or Project
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam Official GRE scores: sent directly from ETS; copies/scans not accepted Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Dissertation

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

52

Applied

44

Accepted

12

Enrolled

Applying

60

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	August 16th	July 16th	No
Spring deadline	October 1st	September 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	Official GRE scores: sent directly from ETS; copies/scans not accepted
Master's Degree Requirements	Statement of purpose: 300 - 600 words. Indicate your graduate study objectives, research interests and experience, and business or industry experience if applicable, official transcripts (transcripts whould show class rank if available), 3 letters of recommendation, resume
Doctoral Degree Exam	Official GRE scores: sent directly from ETS; copies/scans not accepted
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Statement of purpose: 300 - 600 words. Indicate your graduate study objectives, research interests and experience, and business or industry experience if applicable, official transcripts (transcripts whould show class rank if available), 3 letters of recommendation, resume

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 80

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1
Types of financial support available	Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

41

Total Graduate Students

43%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.44%
Black or African American	2.44%
White or Caucasian	41%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	7.32%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	2.44%

Gender

Male (51%)

Female (48%)

Faculty

19

Total faculty

Full-time - 18

Part-time - 1

Male (13)

Female (6)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Biochemistry and molecular biology, protein engineering, structural biology, bioinorganic chemistry, metals in biology and medicine.
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	1,934,000

Location & Contact

Address 285 Old Westport Rd
Dartmouth, MA  02747
United States

Contact Patrick Cappillino
Graduate Program Director, Chemistry
Email: pcappillino@umassd.edu
Phone: 508-910-6639

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