Graduate Program Contact Information:
Department of Chemistry, Dept 3838
Graduate Program Coordinator, Jessica Parker
1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
Physcial Science Building, Room 403
(307) 766-4363
chemistry@uwyo.edu
jparker8@uwyo.edu
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Chemistry Department
Department 3838
1000 E. University Avenue
Physical Science Bldg 403
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307-766-2479
Fax: 307-766-2807
Email: chemistry@uwyo.edu
Department 3838
1000 E. University Avenue
Physical Science Bldg 403
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307-766-2479
Fax: 307-766-2807
Email: chemistry@uwyo.edu
DEGREES OFFERED
M.S, M.S.T., & Ph.D. in Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry offers programs leading to the degrees of master of science and doctor of philosophy in analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. The master's degree is offered mainly under Plan A with Plan B reserved for special circumstances.
The department also participates in the preparation of students for the degrees of master of science in natural science and master of science in teaching (M.S.T.), which are designed to improve the competence of those engaged in science teaching.
Program Specific Requirements
The Department of Chemistry
requires that a student have taken the following undergraduate courses:
one year of general chemistry; one semester/quarter of quantitative
analysis; one year of organic chemistry plus laboratory; one year of
physical chemistry plus laboratory; one year of physics; and mathematics
through multivariable calculus. As appropriate, one or more of these
course requirements may be waived at the discretion of the department.
Financial Support
The
Chemistry Department fully supports accepted Ph.D. students who remain
in good academic standing with Graduate Teaching and Research
Assistantships. Students in good academic standing receive an annual
minimum stipend of $25,500 plus full tuition and fee waivers and medical insurance. In
addition, the Department has a number of fellowships that are available
to exceptional applicants. For more stipend information please click here.
Acceptance Criteria
Acceptance is competitive, minimum requirements to apply for either
Teaching Assistantships or Doctoral Academic Fellowships include:
• GPA: 3.0 or its equivalent
• GRE: A minimum of 297 (V+Q) for Ph.D. Degree and 291 for Master's Degree (School code for UW is 4855).
• Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your chemistry abilities.
• Transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended, unofficial will be accepted by our Department, however, if accepted, Official will need to be sent for admission to the University.
• Transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended, unofficial will be accepted by our Department, however, if accepted, Official will need to be sent for admission to the University.
• Official TOEFL
examination scores for all international applicants from non-English
speaking countries (School code for UW is 4855). A minimum score of 80
on the Internet-based test is required for full admission.
• IELTS minimum score of 6.5 required.
*Maintenance of all assistantships is contingent upon satisfactory progress toward degree requirements and subject to available funding. Students unable to teach and who do not qualify for a Doctoral Academic Fellowship will receive a $21,500 stipend + tuition and fees.
2011 First Year Graduate Students
Patric, Sean, Thomas, Kevin, Brandon, Justin, Jenna, Cassandra, Sami and Bonnie
