Chemistry and Biochemistry
Graduate ProgramsWhy Study Chemistry and Biochemistry?
Outstanding research facilities. Close-knit community. Internationally acclaimed faculty members. All this is and more is available in UMBC’s graduate programs in chemistry.
Students with interests in a wide range of chemistry disciplines, such as medicinal chemistry, toxicology, imaging and sensors, computational chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, and more will find a home working with expert faculty mentors at UMBC, where they will grow their knowledge, skills, and expertise. The interdisciplinary Chemistry Biochemistry Interface Program and close collaborations with regional academic institutions and government agencies brighten our students’ prospects for meaningful experiential learning options and career opportunities. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry’s Graduate Summer Bridge program (GSBP), an eight-week program that begins in June, gives incoming graduate students a head start on their graduate studies.
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Master of Science in Chemistry
The Master's in Chemistry program offers students the opportunity to build expertise in high-demand fields like drug design, forensics, and nanotechnology and contribute at a high level upon graduation.
VIEW Master of Science DETAILS →Ph.D. in Biochemistry
Accelerate your chemistry career by pursuing independent research in a concentration of your choice. Build expertise in high-demand fields and skills like drug design, x-ray crystallography, and microfluidics so you are ready to contribute at a high level from day one in your next role.
VIEW Ph.D. DETAILS →Ph.D. in Chemistry
Accelerate your chemistry career by pursuing independent research in a concentration of your choice. Build expertise in high-demand fields like drug design, forensics, and nanotechnology so you are ready to contribute at a high level from day one in your next role.
VIEW Ph.D. DETAILS →Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid
Find opportunities to further advance your career and academic studies.
UMBC participates in all federal and state student financial aid programs and offers scholarships and assistantships through the Graduate School, Graduate Departments and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
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