Degrees Offered:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Master of Science (M.S.)
Area(s) of Specialization: (may appear on ISU transcripts after graduation)
- Biomolecular Science (Ph.D.)
- Chemical Education (M.S., Ph.D.)
- Chemical Instrumentation (Ph.D.)
- Forensic Chemistry (M.S., Ph.D.)
- Industrial Chemistry (Ph.D.)
- Materials Chemistry (Ph.D.)
How long does it take to earn a degree?
Graduate Student Services
chemgrad@iastate.edu1605 Gilman Hall
2415 Osborn Drive
Ames, IA 50011-1021
Admission Requirements
Graduate College Requirements:
- 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
- Academic Records/Transcripts
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
- Proof of English Proficiency.
Program Specific Requirements:
- Departmental on-line application
- TOEFL scores are REQUIRED for international applicants.
- Program Requires GRE: No
- Program Requires GMAT: No
- Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No
International Requirements:
- Financial Statement: Application
- English Proficiency Minimum:
TOEFL Paper (PBT) 573 TOEFL Internet (iBT) 89 IELTS 6.5 PTE 60 Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) 115
Application Requirements
The Chemistry program at Iowa State University has a pre-application process. Apply ONLY to Chemistry initially using the departmental online application found on our webpage at www.chem.iastate.edu or above under the Apply Now button. We review your file in house and if you receive an offer of admission and accept, we will pay your application fee to the University.
Application Deadlines:
International deadline: January 15. Domestic deadline: February 1 We do not offer spring admission.
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.