Chemistry and Biochemistry
Graduate Programs
Why 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
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
UMBC works to provide students with adequate need-based funding.
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Chemistry and Biochemistry Program Contacts
UMBC Graduate School Admissions Office Contact Information
Mailing Address
UMBC Graduate School
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250
Admissions Staff
Staff are available from Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 410-455-2537
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Email Graduate Admissions at gradschool@umbc.edu.