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.
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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.
Admission Requirements
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Degree Requirements
UHCL's College of Science and Engineering has created a solid foundation of study designed to help you make your educational dreams a reality. Explore the classes you'll need to take for your University of Houston-Clear Lake degree.
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Deadlines for Applying
- Graduate Deadlines
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FallNew Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
Returning UHCL Students - August 15 -
SpringNew Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
Returning UHCL Students - January 15 -
SummerNew 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. 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
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Fall
Priority Deadline - May 1
Extended Deadline - June 1 -
Spring
Deadline - October 1
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Summer*
Deadline - April 1
For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.
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.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Chemistry M.S. with a Specialization in Petrochemical and Process Chemistry Faculty
Arjun C. Bhowmick
Lecturer of Chemistry,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3741
Email: Bhowmick@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2246
Monica Khural
Lecturer,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3729
Email: khural@uhcl.edu
Office: S2201
Jack Y. Lu
Professor of Chemistry,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3780
Email: lu@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2202
Alexandra MacDermott
Associate Professor of Physical Chemistry,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3773
Email: macdermott@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2210
Nataliya Markina
Lecturer of Chemistry,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3741
Email: markina@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2246
Uttam R. Pokharel
Associate Professor of Chemistry,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3769
Email: pokharel@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2214
Yi Su
Program Director of Chemistry and Associate Professor of Chemistry,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3752
Email: Su@UHCL.edu
Office: STEM 2250
Charuksha Walgama
Assistant Professor of Chemistry,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3785
Email: walgama@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2242
Daniel Zerong Wang
Professor of Chemistry,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3795
Email: Wang@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2206