The DepartmentÌýof Chemistry is internationally recognized for our research and education.Ìý As part of a commitment to continuing this tradition of excellence, the department provides a graduate program that integrates opportunities for cutting-edge creative research and study across aÌýwide range of areas, including analytical, environment and atmospheric, chemical physics, organic, materials and nanoscience,Ìýand physical chemistry. Graduate students enjoy extensive scientific collaboration with ³¦³ó±ð³¾¾±²õ³Ù°ù²âÌý´Ú²¹³¦³Ü±ô³Ù²â andÌýother departments, such as Biochemistry, Physics, andÌýresearch institutes and agencies such as the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), Joint Institutes of Laboratory Astrophysics (JILA), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Learn about the variousÌýresearch areas within the Department of Chemistry. As part of the application process you will be asked to select an area of interest based on these research areas.Ìý

How to Apply

All Application Materials, including application, application fee, statement of purpose, transcripts, three letters of recommendation*, and English proficiency exam (if applicable),ÌýMUST BE RECEIVED by the application deadline (December 1, 2024Ìýfor Fall 2025Ìýadmission).Ìý

*Recommenders can receive anÌýonline link to complete the recommendation form.Ìý Please select the option "send to recommender" while filling out the references portion of your application;Ìýthis will generate an email and send it directly to your recommender. This can be done before submitting you application.

Opportunity for Underrepresented Students

The Colorado Advantage Graduate Preview Weekend provides an opportunity for underrepresented students to visit campus and preview doctoral programs in science, math, and engineering departments at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ.ÌýAdditional information is available from theÌýColorado AdvantageÌýwebsite.

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CU does not admit students to a master's degree program in Chemistry.