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    Chemical Physics MS

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    Minneapolis, USMSIn-person
    STEM-OPT
    $57,232.00
    Tuition
    30
    Credits
    $95.00
    App fee

    Chemical Physics MS at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a 30-credit, in-person MS program based in Minneapolis, US. Tuition is $57,232 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Chemical physics focuses on research areas where the techniques of chemistry and physics are combined for the study of atoms and molecules, their interactions in gases, liquids, and solids, and the detailed structure and dynamics of material changes. Areas of research include spectroscopy, molecular collisions, chemical dynamics, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, low-temperature behavior, polymers and macromolecules, surface science, and biochemical and heterogeneous catalysis.

    Focus: research
    Times Higher Education: 88

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026
    Fall 2028
    Dec 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min at least 90 on the Internet-based TOEFL with section scores of 21 on writing and 19 on reading (550 on the paper based TOEFL) and 23 on speaking
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 (with 6.5 on writing, reading, and total scores, and a 7.0 on the speaking section)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

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

    $19,600.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Chemical Physics MS at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Chemical Physics MS at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $57,232 across 30 required credits.
    Is Chemical Physics MS at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities online or in-person?
    Chemical Physics MS at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is offered in-person.
    How long does Chemical Physics MS at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities take to complete?
    Chemical Physics MS at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is structured around 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Chemical Physics MS at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
    Per the program's published guidance: preferred minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2
    Is Chemical Physics MS at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Chemical Physics MS at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.