What is the deadline for admission to the M.S. or Ph.D. program?
The priority deadline for admission to the Fall 2027 Ph.D. in Chemistry program is December 1, 2026. Applications received by this deadline will receive primary consideration for the Ph.D. program.
Applications to the Fall 2027 Ph.D. in Chemistry program can be submitted up to April 15, 2027 or until the class is full.
Applications to the Fall 2027 M.S. in Chemistry program are due April 15, 2027.
What is the minimum GPA required for admission?
The minimum GPA required for admission to the M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry program is 3.0 out of 4.0.
What are the language score requirements for admission to the M.S. or Ph.D. program?
International applicants are required to submit a language score as proof of English proficiency. The TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE Academic tests are all approved by the School of Graduate Studies. Duolingo is not accepted.
Minimum scores:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL, taken before January 20, 2026): 90
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL, taken after January 20, 2026): 5.0
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 7.0
Pearson Test of English (PTE-Academic): 61
I was taught in English. Is there a way to waive the language score requirement?
The language score requirement can be waived if you earned a degree at an institution that is taught in English. On the educational history section of your application, please indicate that your institution was taught in English by checking the ‘Yes’ box to the question, ‘Primary Language is English.’ Then, you will need to either upload your transcripts or a letter from your school confirming that your program was taught in English. Transcripts can be used only if they explicitly state the language of instruction.
Is the GRE required for admission to the M.S. or Ph.D. program?
No, the GRE is not require for admission to either the M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry program.
Can I use unofficial transcripts and/or language score reports during the application review process?
Yes. You are not required to submit official transcripts or language score reports unless an offer of admission has been made.
Is it necessary to secure a research supervisor before applying to the Ph.D. program?
No. When students are admitted to the Ph.D. in Chemistry program, they will undergo lab rotations in their first semester. Afterwards, they will make a selection of their preferred research advisor, which is submitted to the department’s Graduate Affairs Committee and Department Chair for approval. Ph.D. students receive their advisor assignment by the end of their first semester.
There are no direct admissions into research groups in the Chemistry Department.
Does the M.S. degree require a thesis?
No. Our M.S. in Chemistry degree is based on coursework and is earned after 30 credits of letter-graded coursework with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is reached.
What funding opportunities are offered to students admitted to the Ph.D. program?
Students admitted to the Ph.D. in Chemistry program are offered full financial assistance for up to five years. This includes a full tuition waiver; coverage of the semesterly health insurance fees; and a stipend for living expenses offered through a teaching or research assistantship.
Do I need to apply for funding opportunities associated with the Ph.D. program?
No. Applicants who receive an offer of admission to the Ph.D. program are automatically offered funding opportunities.
What funding opportunities are offered to students admitted to the M.S. program?
The M.S. in Chemistry program is self-supported. However, eligible M.S. in Chemistry students may apply for the Leadership, Enrichment, and Academic Development (LEAD) Scholarship, which provides partial tuition assistance. Please reach out to Angela Molina-Danforth (amm496@case.edu) for more information.
Is there an application fee waiver?
The Department of Chemistry has a limited amount of fee waivers that are granted to strong applicants with financial need. To request the fee waiver, please complete this form. Your request will be reviewed by the Graduate Admissions Committee, who will inform you of their decision within a few weeks. The department receives many requests for the fee waiver each year and may deny a request.
To have your application considered for the December 1 priority deadline, requests for the fee waiver must be submitted no later than November 13, 2026.
Please feel free to reach out to chemistry@case.edu for any questions not answered in this FAQ.