Chemistry - Graduate

Plan A (Thesis): All Graduate School requirements must be met. In addition to four “core” courses, advanced or specialty courses relevant to a student’s career objectives are taken to total a minimum of 24 credits. Successful defense of a thesis describing original research of a caliber that could result in publication in refereed scientific journals is required of all M.S. Plan A students.

Plan B (Non-Thesis): Students in the Department of Chemistry may satisfy the requirements for an M.S. degree by using Plan B, a coursework M.S. degree. Students wishing to follow this plan must present for the approval of the Graduate Program Committee a program of courses that satisfies the Committee and meets all Graduate School requirements. This program of courses must meet distribution requirements within four of the five areas of chemistry and include 6 or more credits of courses outside of Chemistry that are relevant to the student’s career goals.

1. CV
   • Your CV should describe your education and research background.
2. Personal Statement
   • A 1 to 2 page statement outlining your research interests and how you hope to pursue those interests at the University of Kentucky. Please indicate specific research groups that interest you the most. Include any details of previous experience in a research environment.
3. Three to four letters of recommendation
   • ​Three letters of recommendation from faculty members or job supervisors familiar with your teaching, learning and research abilities. The program prefers upload of letter.

​Applicants must meet the Graduate School admission requirements.

The GRE is not required for admission to this program.

It is not necessary to submit a writing sample, assistantship application, or portfolio.

Application Deadlines

• Spring: September 15th (International Applicants), November 1st (Domestic Applicants)
  Admission for the Spring semester is on a case-by-case basis. Please email the Director of Graduate Recruiting at dgr.chemistry@uky.edu for inquiries regarding Spring admission.
• Fall: February 15th (International Applicants), July 15th (Domestic Applicants).
  Primary consideration is given to applications received by December 15th. While applications may be considered after that time, most admissions decisions are made by the end of February.