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Chemistry M.S. with a Specialization in Petrochemical and Process Chemistry

Enhance Your Career in Chemistry with a Petrochemical Specialization

Looking to take your current job trajectory in an exciting new direction? Consider a Master of Science in Chemistry with a Specialization in Petrochemical and Process Chemistry from University of Houston-Clear Lake! Whether you want to take the next step toward earning your Ph.D. or you desire to raise your profile and job qualifications for a big promotion, UHCL can provide the education, training and hands-on experience you need. And thanks to small class sizes, a dedicated staff, and access to top oil and gas companies in the greater Houston area, you will greatly benefit from enrolling in this excellent program.

Study the Processes that Lead to Products

In this branch of chemistry, you will study the transformation of petroleum and natural gas into useful products that meet fundamental human needs in an array of areas such as health, hygiene, housing and food. You will learn about the systematic design, development and operation of the processing for the extraction, transformation and recovery of economically useful materials.

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Admission Requirements

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Degree Requirements

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Chemistry, M.S.

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Deadlines for Applying

Graduate Deadlines
Fall

New Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
Returning UHCL Students - August 15
Spring

New Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
Returning UHCL Students - January 15
Summer

New Degree-Seeking Students - May 1
Returning UHCL Students - May 25

Please note, some graduate programs have special deadlines and requirements. For more information, go to How to Apply as a Graduate Student. Check the status of your application online through E-Services using your UHCL student ID.

The UHCL application is available online through Apply Texas. The online application is scheduled to close for Graduate students after the Formal UHCL Student deadline of each semester.

Applying After the Priority Deadline

New, non-degree seeking, and returning UHCL students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information. A $50.00 Late Registration Fee or $50.00 Late Payment may apply.

Review the UHCL Academic Calendar for registration and payment dates and deadlines.

International Deadlines
Fall

Final - April 1
Document Deadline - April 15

Early Fall Deadline - Computer Science, Computer Information System, Data Science, Software Engineering Final - February 4
Spring

Final - October 1
Document Deadline - October 15

Early Spring Deadline - Computer Science, Computer Information System, Data Science, Software Engineering Final - August 1
Summer*

Final - March 1
Document Deadline - March 15

Early Summer Deadline - Computer Science, Computer Information System, Data Science, Software Engineering Final - February 4

Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline

*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.