Learn about graduate student research at New Mexico State University
For questions regarding the graduate application process, please contact the Graduate School at gradinfo@nmsu.edu
For questions regarding our graduate program, please contact Dr. Erik Yukl at: etyukl@nmsu.edu
For questions regarding graduate tuition and fees, visit this link: http://uar.nmsu.edu/tuition-rates/
Graduate Program
No application fee for your first application!
Financial Aid
All first year Graduate Students in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry receive financial aid in the form of a Teaching Assistantship. Continued support in successive years is dependent upon performance. More information is available at the link on the right “Graduate Admissions Information.”
There is no fee to apply!
Domestic Graduate Program Applicants
Required Documents
Unofficial transcripts from each institution previously attended (official transcripts required upon admission)
Statement of Purpose
Curriculum vitae
3 letters of reference
International Graduate Program Applicants
Required Documents
Unofficial transcripts from each institution previously attended (official transcripts required upon admission)
Statement of Purpose
Curriculum vitae
3 letters of reference
TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test scores*
*Score Requirements - Students from universities taught in English in these countries are exempt.
- TOEFL: equal to or greater than 80
- IELTS: equal to or greater than 6.5
- Duolingo: equal to or greater than 105
Deadlines
Domestic
Application Deadline: There is no hard deadline. Offers are made until available positions are filled. This usually happens by March 31 for fall admission and October 31 for spring admission, so apply before those dates for full consideration.
International
Application Deadline: February 15 for fall admission, July 15 for spring admission.
Undergraduate Program
A degree in chemistry or biochemistry enables a student to pursue a wide variety of careers: in research, production, sales, management, and teaching. These degrees are also an excellent preparation for professional studies in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, optometry, pharmacology, pharmacy, and law. There are five divisions of chemistry – Analytical, Biochemistry, Inorganic, Organic, and Physical. We have a total of 20 active faculty members. Chemistry majors who have completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree may receive American Chemical Society certification if they take one additional one-semester course which includes 1 credit of laboratory.
Degree: Bachelor of Science
- Major: Chemistry
- Major: Biochemistry
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
- Major: Chemistry
