Kingston,
RI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Chemistry in Kingston United States | University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island
|
Kingston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,652
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Acquire the expertise required to perform advanced laboratory research, preparing for careers in demanding chemical and biological sectors. A chemistry graduate degree's core focus is hands-on research. This explains why URI's program helps new graduate students thrive in research labs from the start. Course requirements are intentionally limited to maximize time for guided and self-directed research.
All first-year graduate students must complete 10 credits of cross-disciplinary courses: Chemical Safety (CHM 500), Reaction Processes (CHM 505), Analytical Chemistry (CHM 506), and Molecular Structure (CHM 507). Unlike many programs, URI's Chemistry Department waives placement exams, instead offering this foundational curriculum to prepare students for contemporary research challenges.
By their second semester, students select their research advisor and commence projects, needing just two more courses. Research spans multiple disciplines, with active programs in materials science, sensor technology, battery development, medical chemistry, light-driven reactions, renewable energy, energetic materials, and insect chemistry.
Available Courses
Kingston Location
Weekday Schedule
Program Duration
Full-time: 2-3 years
Start Dates
Fall/Spring Terms
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You must have a bachelors degree from an accredited institution in the United States or the equivalent of a four-year degree at an international university that is evaluated by an approved agency Most four-year degrees from accredited non-US institutions are recognized as equivalent but three-year bachelors degree programs from universities in India and some other Asian countries are not.
a minimum GPA of 3.0-4.0 or equivalent is required to apply to our program Please do not submit at application if your GPA is lower than 3.0-4.0
Official Graduate online application requirements include
Applicants with a degree from US institutions a statement of purpose including research interests CVresume recommended two letters of reference and transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions previously attended Please note that we do not require the GRE
International applicants a statement of purpose including research interests CVresume recommended two letters of reference and transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions previously attended Applicants whose native language is not English must also submit an official test report from TOEFL IELTS or Duolingo Further information for international applicants is available through the URI Graduate School
TOEFL IBT -
An overall score of 80 or above 82 for teaching assistantship consideration AND
Minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 19
Writing 18
Listening 17
Speaking 18 the suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 20.
If you are below the minimum in one area by two points or in two areas by one point but have an overall score of 80 or above the Dean will make a determination if you can be considered.
IELTS -
International English Language Testing System IELTS All scores must be sent directly to URI Required minimum score of 6.5 AND minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 6.5
Writing 6.5
Listening 6.5
Speaking 6.5. The suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 7.
The minimum score on the Paper-based TOEFL is 550.
Pearson Test of English - Required minimum scores are Reading 53 Writing 59 Listening 47 and Speaking 47 - 62 for international teaching assistants.
a minimum GPA of 3.0-4.0 or equivalent is required to apply to our program Please do not submit at application if your GPA is lower than 3.0-4.0
Official Graduate online application requirements include
Applicants with a degree from US institutions a statement of purpose including research interests CVresume recommended two letters of reference and transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions previously attended Please note that we do not require the GRE
International applicants a statement of purpose including research interests CVresume recommended two letters of reference and transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions previously attended Applicants whose native language is not English must also submit an official test report from TOEFL IELTS or Duolingo Further information for international applicants is available through the URI Graduate School
TOEFL IBT -
An overall score of 80 or above 82 for teaching assistantship consideration AND
Minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 19
Writing 18
Listening 17
Speaking 18 the suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 20.
If you are below the minimum in one area by two points or in two areas by one point but have an overall score of 80 or above the Dean will make a determination if you can be considered.
IELTS -
International English Language Testing System IELTS All scores must be sent directly to URI Required minimum score of 6.5 AND minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 6.5
Writing 6.5
Listening 6.5
Speaking 6.5. The suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 7.
The minimum score on the Paper-based TOEFL is 550.
Pearson Test of English - Required minimum scores are Reading 53 Writing 59 Listening 47 and Speaking 47 - 62 for international teaching assistants.
Tuition
USD
30,652