Admissions

In addition to the general University requirements for admission to graduate studies, The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry requires the following of all applicants:

• A minimum of 30 credits in chemistry, including a two-semester sequence in physical chemistry;
• A one-year course in physics;   
• Mathematics through differential and integral calculus; and
  
• Three letters of recommendation from individuals competent to evaluate the applicant’s scientific ability.

Foreign students must provide proper immigration documents and have a minimum TOEFL score of 620. 

All prospective Chemistry students must complete a departmental application form in addition to their graduate application to the College of Arts and Sciences.

Prospective students may apply online or download a print application. Please call (973) 761-9430 or e-mail artsci@shu.edu for an application packet.

Students may complete up to 12 credits on a non-matriculated basis before formally applying to the program.

Application Deadline
The deadline for graduate applications for the fall semester is July1; the deadline for the spring semester is November 1. Those who apply late may be admitted as "special students pending evaluation".

Financial Aid Options
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers teaching assistantships for the academic year to provide teaching as well as research support.  Research fellowships also are available to students at the start of their second year of study. 

In addition to the assistantship or fellowship award, the Reverend Owen Garrigan Graduate Biochemistry Supplemental Award is given to an incoming student who will complete graduate work in the biochemistry area.  This award is available each year to supplement the stipend of one or more full-time graduate students.