Program Admission Requirements
In addition to the Graduate School Admission Requirements , applicants must have achieved an average grade of B or higher as defined by the major department in junior/senior-level undergraduate courses in the major. A personal interview may be requested. A standardized graduate school admissions test is required. The General Test of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is preferred, although other entrance exams including the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), Dental Admission Test (DAT), Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT), or the chemistry subject GRE can be considered as a substitute for the General Test of the GRE. Also required are three recommendations from current or former instructors or employers who are in a position to judge the applicant’s aptitude for graduate study. A 1-2 page statement outlining the applicant’s goals and research interests is required.
In accordance with the Honors College Graduate Advantage, the Department of Chemistry and Physics offers guaranteed admission to the M.S. chemistry program for Honors College students completing a B.S. degree in chemistry at WCU. Applicants must submit an online application and the application fee to the Graduate School, but GRE test scores, the statement of purpose, and letters of recommendation are waived. Admission conditions include fulfillment of the WCU B.S. chemistry degree requirements and completion of all Honors College requirements. Other conditions may apply. Acceptance of an offer of admission must be made no later than March 30th for fall admission or November 30th for spring admission.
Program Description
The program for the MS degree in chemistry requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate study. At least one half of the coursework must be from those courses numbered 600 or above. For the comprehensive and environmental concentrations, an oral defense of both an approved thesis abstract and final thesis are required, as specified by the Department of Chemistry and Physics.
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