• The University of Pennsylvania offers MSc Chemical Sciences with a duration of 2 years.
  • This course is offered on a full-time basis.
  • This program is provided on-campus.
  • The program equips students with theoretical and technical expertise in biological chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, environmental chemistry, and materials. 
  • The Master of Chemical Sciences requires the minimum completion of 10 course units (c.u.) as follows:
    • Pro-Seminar (1 c.u.)
    • Core concentration courses (4-6 c.u., depending on concentration and advisor recommendations)
    • Elective courses in chemistry, such as computational chemistry, environmental chemistry, medicinal chemistry, catalysis and energy (2-4 c.u., depending on concentration and advisor recommendations)
    • Optional Independent Studies (1 c.u.)
    • Capstone project (1-2 c.u.)
  • Students may choose from the following six chemical sciences concentrations:
    • Biological Chemistry
    • Inorganic Chemistry
    • Organic Chemistry
    • Physical Chemistry
    • Environmental Chemistry
    • Materials
  • 65 % of international students are there in the Master of Chemical Sciences program.
  • There is 100% of students placed in capstone projects.
  • The student-faculty ratio at the University of Pennsylvania is 6:1.
  • The average salary goes upto 68,488 USD.