Chemistry & Biochemistry (BS/MS) - Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
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A minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- A minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in chemistry courses.
- BS/MS Applicants only - UM-Flint undergraduates must have completed the Organic Chemistry sequence (CHM 330, CHM 331, CHM 332, CHM 333) plus one year of general chemistry (or equivalent)
- MS Applicants only - must have a BS or BA in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or an equivalent field
For BS/MS applicants, ACT or SAT scores, if available, may be used in the admissions process. For MS applicants, GRE scores, if available, may be used in the admissions process.
Application Process
To be considered for admission, an applicant must submit the following by the application deadline to the Office of Graduate Programs, 251 Thompson Library:
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Application for Graduate Admission (apply online or with a paper application)
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Application fee (non-refundable) payable to the University of Michigan-Flint
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Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Three letters of recommendation. At least two must be from chemistry/biochemistry faculty familiar with the applicant's academic abilities.
- Statement of Purpose describing the applicant’s reasons for pursuing the degree
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International students must submit additional documentation
MS Applicants: please submit GRE scores (if available) to the University of Michigan-Flint Institutional Code #1853.
Application Deadlines
The program has rolling admissions and reviews completed applications each month. To be considered for admission, an applicant must submit all application materials to the Office of Graduate Programs on or before the application deadline.
Application deadlines are as follows:
| Fall (early deadline*) | May 1 |
| Fall (final deadline) | August 1 |
| Winter | November 15 |
| Spring | March 15 |
| Summer | May 15 |
*You must apply by the early deadline to be eligible for scholarships, grants, and research asssistantships.
International students are required to apply earlier than the deadlines posted here. The final deadlines for international students are May 1 for the fall semester, September 1 for the winter semester, and January 1 for the spring term.
