To be admitted to the graduate program in chemistry, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below:
Undergraduate degree with major in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, materials science, pharmacy, polymer chemistry, industrial chemistry or equivalent or 32 hours of undergraduate courses in chemistry
Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours.
GRE General Test. GRE test scores are valid for 5 years. A waiver of the GRE requirement will be granted to applicants who show proof of completing a graduate degree (master's or doctoral).
Two letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources.
Statement of Interest explaining objectives in pursuing the degree and area of interest within chemistry or in biochemistry or material science.

IELTS – 6.5
TOFEL ibt – 79
TOFEL pbt – 550