Chemistry, B.A.

About the Degree

Arcadias Chemistry programs provide a working knowledge of the concepts that underlie chemical and physical phenomena. Each course develops the ability to solve real scientific problems quantitatively using structural models, mechanisms and the integrated application of physicochemical principles. Technological and cultural scientific problems—such as environmental pollution, energy resources and conservation of natural resources—are explored, along with material in astronomy, geology, chemistry and physics.

Areas of Concentration

Students who receive the Bachelor of Arts degree select one of three areas of concentration.

• Chemical Professions Concentration: For students who expect to qualify for entry positions in chemistry, allied professions such as information science, or secondary education. This concentration is most often chosen by students in the combined Engineering program who elect a chemistry major.
• Health Professions Concentration: For students interested in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, podiatry, optometry and the paramedical professions.
• Forensic Science Concentration: For students who intend to pursue graduate study in Forensic Science, either at Arcadia or elsewhere.
• Pre-Optometry Option: A combined program (3+4) with Salus University (formerly the Pennsylvania College of Optometry).

1. Submit the application.  Common Application  OR Coalition for College Application
2. Transcripts. Official High School Transcripts (in English). Original or certified true copy of the secondary school record with a literal translation in English performed by a licensed translator and signed in ink. The academic report should include a list of subjects studied, a qualitative rating on a course-by-course basis and an overall rating. 
    
3. Test Scores. International students must submit either SAT/ACT or Proof of English language proficiency meeting the following requirements.

Enrollment Management reserves the right to request proof of English Language proficiency of any student applying to the University.

For F-1 High School Students in the U.S.:

• SAT/ACT scores are optional.

International students may also be required to submit, when applicable:

• Official Secondary school leaving certificate or diploma
• Official Comprehensive national examinations (such as GCE, SSSCE and CXC exams)