BA/MA Program in Chemistry

The Chemistry Department is one of only ten programs at Wesleyan that offers graduate study leading to the Master of Arts (MA) degree through the BA/MA program. This program allows students with strong research progress to remain at Wesleyan for two additional semesters after earning the BA to continue their undergraduate research as a master’s thesis project. The additional year is tuition-free, and financial assistance is available for eligible students.

Students may apply during their senior year, and admission to the program is competitive. Students planning to apply should consult with their academic and research advisors early to allow sufficient time to develop an appropriate plan of study. To prepare a competitive application, students are encouraged to begin research by the fall semester of their junior year.

For more information, visit the Graduate Studies BA/MA website.