Overview

The Chemistry - Biochemistry degree at California State University East Bay requires a set of core courses encompassing the different disciplines of chemistry. Students may complete the remaining unit requirements with coursework in chemistry or may choose a biochemistry concentration, with the additional coursework in that area.

The degree programme mainly serves students in four categories: those seeking opportunities in the chemical industry requiring training beyond the baccalaureate level, employed chemists who wish to enhance their career potential, future teachers of high school or community college chemistry, and individuals contemplating more advanced graduate study.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with a Master of Science in Chemistry will be able to:

demonstrate mastery of specialized knowledge in the chemical sciences beyond the undergraduate level

work effectively and safely in a laboratory environment using chemistry laboratory techniques and chemical/biochemical instrumentation.

use theoretical and experimental chemistry methods to test hypotheses or analyze and design solutions to problems

research, understand, organize, and critically assess information from the chemical literature

present complex chemical information via oral and written reports

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Instrumental Analysis

Chemical Literature

Graduate Organic Chemistry

Graduate Biochemistry

Graduate Physical Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hayward, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have the equivalent of a minimum 2.5 GPA. Some graduate departments have higher GPA requirements.

Have the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor's degree. If you were educated outside of the U.S., you must have earned a degree equivalent to a 4-year U.S. Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

17599 USD / year

≈ 17599 USD / year
Out-of-State

17599 USD / year

≈ 17599 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9607 USD / year

≈ 9607 USD / year

Living costs

Hayward

United States

1370 - 2510 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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