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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Dartmouth, MA

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Overview

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry / Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is located in Dartmouth, MA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Chemistry and biochemistry
Master of Science (MS) Chemistry

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 3
Doctoral Degrees 5
Other Advanced Degrees 0

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? No
Distance learning programs available? No
Terminal master's degree available? No

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam Official GRE scores: sent directly from ETS; copies/scans not accepted
Thesis Required
Thesis or Project
Doctoral Degrees Entrance Exam Official GRE scores: sent directly from ETS; copies/scans not accepted
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required
Dissertation

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

52
Applied
44
Accepted
12
Enrolled
85%

Applying

60
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline August 16th July 16th No
Spring deadline October 1st September 1st No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam Official GRE scores: sent directly from ETS; copies/scans not accepted
Master's Degree Requirements Statement of purpose: 300 - 600 words. Indicate your graduate study objectives, research interests and experience, and business or industry experience if applicable, official transcripts (transcripts whould show class rank if available), 3 letters of recommendation, resume
Doctoral Degree Exam Official GRE scores: sent directly from ETS; copies/scans not accepted
Doctoral Degree Requirements Statement of purpose: 300 - 600 words. Indicate your graduate study objectives, research interests and experience, and business or industry experience if applicable, official transcripts (transcripts whould show class rank if available), 3 letters of recommendation, resume

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL IBT score: 80

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards March 1
Types of financial support available Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

41
Total Graduate Students
43%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 2.44%
Black or African American 2.44%
White or Caucasian 41%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 7.32%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 0%
Unknown 2.44%

Gender

Male (51%)
Female (48%)

Faculty

19
Total faculty
Full-time - 18
Part-time - 1
Male (13)
Female (6)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Biochemistry and molecular biology, protein engineering, structural biology, bioinorganic chemistry, metals in biology and medicine.
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:
1,934,000

Location & Contact

Address 285 Old Westport Rd
Dartmouth, MA  02747
United States
Contact Patrick Cappillino
Graduate Program Director, Chemistry
Email: pcappillino@umassd.edu
Phone: 508-910-6639

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