Admission Standards and Procedures

Applicants to the Department of Chemistry are required to apply to the University of Memphis Graduate School. Students must complete a Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in chemistry (or related field) OR complete a Bachelor’s degree and have completed sufficient chemistry coursework at the undergraduate level to be sufficiently prepared for graduate study prior to matriculation. A typical applicant will have already completed their degree or be in the final year of study when applying to the program.

A full application will include:

• Academic Transcripts (Certified for International Applicants)
• Personal Statement
• Minimum of 2 Letters of Recommendation

The GRE is NOT required or considered as a standard for admission.

An average admitted student will have the following credentials:

• We do not have a strict GPA minimum beyond that imposed by the University of Memphis Graduate School for the organic certificate program.
• Strong letters of recommendation detailing likelihood of program completion

NOTE: Each student application is evaluated holistically by the graduate studies committee of the Department of Chemistry for academic rigor and departmental fit. Similarly, meeting the minimum, or exceeding the average, requirements does not entitle the applicant to admission. Meeting such standards only ensures full consideration of the application.

Program Requirements

• CHEM 6311 - Intermediate Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: (3)
• CHEM 6416 - Molecular Spectroscopy Credit Hours: (3)
• CHEM 7311 - Adv Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: (3)
• CHEM 7312 - Synthetic Organic Chem Credit Hours: (3)

Graduation Requirements

12 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00.

Retention Requirements

The graduate certificate program will follow the program retention plans outlined in the Chemistry Graduate Handbook.