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The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry fosters dynamic research initiatives across chemical sciences and allied disciplines. Faculty members, postdoctoral researchers, and students at all levels work together on interdisciplinary projects spanning nanofabrication, bioorganic chemistry, supramolecular assembly, environmental chemistry, atmospheric studies, and fuel cell technology. These cutting-edge investigations build upon foundational knowledge in physical, organic, inorganic, analytical, and theoretical chemistry. Explore individual research group websites to discover these and additional scientific pursuits. Graduate students in chemistry frequently engage with complementary campus programs like Biophysics, Chemical Physics, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Chemical Engineering, and Physics. Numerous faculty maintain active partnerships with nearby federal research institutions including NIH, NASA, and NIST.
Admission to graduate study at the University of Maryland requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or equivalent degree
iBT TOEFL Requirements
Total - 96 (Speaking - 22, Listening - 24, Reading - 26, Writing - 24)
IELTS Requirements
Overall - 7 (Listening - 7, Reading - 7, Writing - 7, Speaking - 6.5)
PTE Requirements
Total - 68
Writing - 68