Graduate Applications | Chemistry and Biochemistry | SIU

For admission to a Master's program:

• 2.7 (on a 4.0 grading scale) on approximately the last two years of your Bachelor's degree
• Minimum GPA of 3.00 on all previous graduate coursework

For admission to a Ph.D. program:

• 3.00 on all previous graduate level coursework

All departments require a $65 nonrefundable application fee. This must be paid by credit card at the time you submit the online application. The application fee is not waivable.

GENERAL EXAM – strongly recommended (Official GRE scores must be sent directly from ETS to the academic program or to the Graduate School).  

SUBJECT TEST – encouraged.

The English language requirement may be met by submitting:

• 550 on the paper-based TOEFL
• 80 on the internet-based TOEFL
• 6.5 on the IELTS
• 115 on the Duolingo English Exam
• 3.8 on the iTep Academic Plus Exam
• 64 on the Pearson Test of English (PTE)
• C1 required on the Cambridge English Exam

Please describe your interest in past and future chemistry endeavors including past research experiences.  You should specifically describe the type of chemical research you are interested in pursuing while a graduate student.  Furthermore, you should list 2-3 faculty members at SIU that perform research that you are interested in.

3 recommendations-submitted on-line with the Graduate School application portal.

Although the student may upload either unofficial or official transcripts and diplomas to the website, if the student is offered admission the Graduate School requires the applicant to provide official paper copies of all transcripts and proofs of degrees conferred at the time of registration.

Applications can be submitted at anytime on-line with the Graduate School application portal.

For Fall Semester admission, applicantion must be received before February 1.

For Spring Semester admission, application must be received before August 31.