Overview

Key Features

Within this Chemistry MA program from Portland State University students in all areas of chemistry pursue graduate study at PSU, where they explore cutting-edge research in biophysics, catalysis, chemical biology, chemistry education, molecular imaging, nanotechnology, renewable energy, sensors, synthesis, therapeutics, and environmental, green, materials, and systems chemistry. This work is enhanced through strong ties to local and statewide research initiatives and collaborations with other Portland State faculty as well as researchers across the nation and around the globe.

Portland State University's position in the heart of Oregon's economic and cultural center provides a dynamic and exciting environment in which to pursue science. You will find our students, staff, and faculty to be friendly and accessible and that we value the experience of studying at an outstanding university that has all the advantages of being located in a major city, but is surrounded by the beauty and recreational opportunities of the Pacific Northwest.

Career opportunities:

Graduate study in chemistry at Portland State University provides students with good preparation for rewarding careers in academic, industrial, or government research. Graduates of the Department of Chemistry’s programs have taken advantage of the strong interdisciplinary nature of the program and report that their doctoral training prepared them well for rewarding careers. These students have benefited from interdisciplinary programs on campus, such as the Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Academy, the Center for Electron Microscopy and Nanofabrication, the Center for Life in Extreme Environments, and the Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Protein and nucleic acid structure

Environmental and biomolecular history of Earth

Biochemistry of gene regulation and expression

Analysis in quantitative bioscience

Chemistry of organic contaminants

Chemical biology
Metals in environment and human health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portland, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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General requirements

Transcripts for all of your higher education experience
Official transcripts are required following admission to the University; more information is available from the Office of Graduate Studies' website.
Some international students are required to take an English proficiency exam results. Requirements, accepted exams, and required scores are outlined on the Graduate Admissions website
If you are required to complete one of these tests, please notify the test center that you are applying to Portland State University; if you did not do so at the time of the test you should contact them with this information prior to submitting your application

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8832 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8832 USD / year

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In-State

5988 USD / year

≈ 5988 USD / year

Living costs

Portland

United States

1271 - 2262 USD / month

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