Overview: an application may be initiated by following this link. Verify your qualification based on the admissions standards, and be prepared to include all of the relevant application information as detailed below. Prof. Anita Mattson currently heads the graduate admissions process.
Deadlines and Start Dates: WPI employs a rolling deadline for graduate student admissions, however we are currently reading applications for admission for the Spring 2017 and for the Fall 2017 terms.
Application Fee: the university does charge a nominal application fee; however, WPI students and alumni are not required to pay the application fee. Students applying from within the United States or Canada may petition the CBC graduate coordinator for a fee waiver.
Admission Standards: The university maintains a page detailing the
graduate application requirements. In addition to university requirements, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry includes further guide
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3.0 GPA minimum. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application, although official transcripts must be submitted prior to admission (WPI students exempt)
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Chemistry applicants: undergraduate coursework should include organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and physical chemistry. Biochemistry applicants: undergraduate coursework should include biochemistry, physical chemistry, and organic chemistry
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International applicants: University-mandated minimum score of 84 for the Internet-based TOEFL exam. Preference will be given to students with scores of 95 or higher.
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GRE: The general exam is mandated. The department encourages submission of the "Chemistry" or "Biochemistry, Cell, and Molecular Biology" subject exam. The WPI GRE code is 3969.
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Recommendations: 3 letters from individuals capable of evaluating your scientific credentials. Current graduate degree holders or students should provide at least 2 letters from individuals at the institution most recently attended
