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    Irvine, USMSIn-person9 months
    STEM-OPT
    $56,484.00
    Tuition
    over 9mo
    28%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    25
    Cohort
    students
    40
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Chemistry at University of California-Irvine is a 40-credit, 9-month, in-person MS program based in Irvine, US. Tuition is $56,484 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program offers a thesis option requiring seven approved four-unit courses including six graduate-level courses and a master's thesis, or a non-thesis option requiring ten four-unit courses including eight graduate-level courses and a comprehensive oral examination.

    Focus: both
    24 (US News)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Mar 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min The minimum TOEFL scores to be eligible for our program are: an overall score of 80 or higher to be admissible AND a speaking score of 26 or higher.
    IELTS
    optional
    Min The minimum IELTS scores to be eligible for our program are: an overall score of 7 or higher to be admissible, a speaking score of 8 or higher & a score of 6 or higher on the remaining modules.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

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

    $29,479.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Chemistry at University of California-Irvine cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Chemistry at University of California-Irvine is $56,484 across 40 required credits.
    Is Chemistry at University of California-Irvine online or in-person?
    Chemistry at University of California-Irvine is offered in-person.
    How long does Chemistry at University of California-Irvine take to complete?
    Chemistry at University of California-Irvine is structured around 9 months and 40 credits.
    Is Chemistry at University of California-Irvine STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Chemistry at University of California-Irvine is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Chemistry at University of California-Irvine?
    Chemistry at University of California-Irvine reports an acceptance rate of approximately 28%.