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    MS. in Chemistry

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    Chestnut Hill, USMSIn-person
    STEM-OPT
    $38,916.00
    Tuition
    54%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    18
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    MS. in Chemistry at Boston College is a 18-credit, in-person MS program based in Chestnut Hill, US. Tuition is $38,916 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Master's degree awarded to PhD students who do not pass the second-year oral exam, requiring 18 graduate credits of coursework and a thesis with oral defense.

    Focus: research
    US News #58 (tie) in Chemistry

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE General Test (optional); GRE Subject Test in Chemistry (optional)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 100
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $27,236.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MS. in Chemistry at Boston College cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MS. in Chemistry at Boston College is $38,916 across 18 required credits.
    Is MS. in Chemistry at Boston College online or in-person?
    MS. in Chemistry at Boston College is offered in-person.
    How long does MS. in Chemistry at Boston College take to complete?
    MS. in Chemistry at Boston College is structured around 18 credits.
    Is MS. in Chemistry at Boston College STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - MS. in Chemistry at Boston College is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is MS. in Chemistry at Boston College?
    MS. in Chemistry at Boston College reports an acceptance rate of approximately 54%.