Details for the statement of purpose for Chemistry applicants:
For Master of Science (MS) Applicants:
The Masters of Science in Chemistry coursework program does not include research and does not lead to a PhD. It is a terminal degree designed to provide up-to-date general expertise in chemistry for teachers, technicians from industry, and business. With this in mind:
- Please describe your plans for graduate study and for your future occupation or profession. The selection committee is particularly interested in learning about your past laboratory research experience and future research interests.
- Emphasize how the Chemistry Graduate Program at UC Santa Cruz specifically fits these research interests and future goals.
- At the end of your statement, list three to five Chemistry faculty with whom you would like to interview.
- Recommended length is a concise 1-2 pages.
For Doctoral (PhD) Applicants:
This statement is a forward-looking document about why you would like attend UCSC and will be assessed using the following criteria:
- Please identify and discuss specific research areas or themes that align with your overall motivation to pursue a PhD at UCSC in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
- Please describe 3-5 active research faculty members* whose research interests align with your stated interests and career goals. We will utilize this information to help identify faculty you could interview as well as identifying thematic areas of interest we are looking to grow that academic year.
- Please clearly articulate your motivations for pursuing higher education and how it aligns with your aspirations for the future
- Required length is 1-2 pages.
- Please note:
- Emeritus faculty, teaching faculty, and lecturers do not serve as research supervisors for incoming students.
- We do not have a PhD program in Chemical Education.