Chemistry Graduate Pathway
Saint Louis University's Chemistry Graduate Pathway prepares students to enter the next semester of the Master of Arts in Chemistry degree program. Upon successfully completing the graduate pathway program and meeting SLU's requirements for matriculation, students may enter the next semester of graduate study.
Program Entry Requirements
One-Semester (Accelerated) Pathway
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent with 2.75 GPA on 4.0 scale
- Current résumé, two letters of recommendation, professional goal statement
- Language requirement (one of the following):
- TOEFL 75 (17 in reading and writing)
- IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in reading and writing)
- PTEA 50
- IELA 171 (169 in reading and writing)
- Duolingo 105
Two-Semester (Standard) Pathway
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent with 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Current résumé, two letters of recommendation, professional goal statement
- Language requirement (one of the following):
- TOEFL 70 (13 in reading and writing)
- IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in reading and writing)
- PTEA 48
- IELA 169 (162 in reading and writing)
- Duolingo 95
- Students will be able to execute a variety of verbal tasks in academic settings using English that can be understood by those unaccustomed to non-native speakers.
- Students will be able to execute a variety of written tasks in academic settings using English that can be understood by those unaccustomed to non-native writers.
- Students will be able to apply a process-driven approach to completing verbal and written academic assignments in multiple disciplines and modes.
- Students will be able to deploy reflective and self-regulated learning strategies.
One-Semester (Accelerated) Pathway
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EAP 4200 | Advanced Reading and Writing as Researchers for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 4250 | Advanced Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students II | 2 |
| EAP 4700 | Test Preparation for International Graduate Students 1 | 1 |
| Chemistry Elective Course | ||
| Select three credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Two-Semester (Standard) Pathway
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EAP 4100 | Introduction to Reading and Writing for International Graduate Students I | 3 |
| EAP 4150 | Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students I | 2 |
| EAP 4200 | Advanced Reading and Writing as Researchers for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 4250 | Advanced Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students II | 2 |
| EAP 4700 | Test Preparation for International Graduate Students 1 | 1 |
| Chemistry Elective Courses | ||
| Select six credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
- 1
EAP 4700 Test Preparation for International Graduate Students (1 cr) GRE/GMAT Test Preparation course is graded on P/NP scale. Students needs to receive a “P” to pass.
Continuation Standards
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative SLU GPA
- Grade of "B" or better in classes counting toward major (only one grade of "B-" will be accepted)
- No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades
Progression Requirements
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative SLU GPA
- Grade of "B" or better in classes counting
- toward major (only one grade of "B-" will be accepted)
- No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades
- Successful completion of Program Portfolio
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
One-Semester (Accelerated) Pathway
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| EAP 4200 | Advanced Reading and Writing as Researchers for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 4250 | Advanced Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students II | 2 |
| CHEM | Chemistry Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 8 | |
Two-Semester (Standard) Pathway
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| EAP 4100 | Introduction to Reading and Writing for International Graduate Students I | 3 |
| EAP 4150 | Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students I | 2 |
| CHEM | Chemistry Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Spring | ||
| EAP 4200 | Advanced Reading and Writing as Researchers for International Graduate Students | 3 |
| EAP 4250 | Advanced Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students II | 2 |
| CHEM | Chemistry Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
- 1
EAP 4700 Test Preparation for International Graduate Students (1 cr), the GRE/GMAT test preparation course, is graded on P/NP scale. Students need to receive a “P” to pass.