Chemistry

Kennesaw State University

United States of America, Kennesaw

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Duration4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 43,927 / Year

Next IntakeAugust 14, 2023

Chemistry

About

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers ACS accredited degree programs in chemistry and biochemistry, in addition to concentrations in forensic chemistry and pharmaceutical chemistry.

We have bright and energetic faculty members and dedicated, helpful and professional staff members who are all available to assist you as you grow and mature as future scientists. Our faculty members have research interests that span all of the typical sub-disciplines of chemistry: analytical, bio-, environmental, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. When you join this program, we actively pursue internships and external undergraduate research opportunities that best fit your personal and professional goals.

Concentrations

ACS Certified Chemistry
Integrative Chemistry
Forensic Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Student Chapters

We have active, engaging chapters within the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society (SAACS), the National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE), the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), and the Phi Lambda Upsilon (PLU) chemistry and biochemistry honors society. The collaboration and relationships built in these chapters help make pursuing your degree exciting and beneficial.

Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate research is required in several degree tracks within the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Research projects are designed to train you in the techniques necessary to be competitive in the job market and graduate or professional schools. These projects can lead to publications and presentations which are highly valued by employers, graduate schools, and professional schools.

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree prepares you for a rewarding career in industry or government service (chemical development, forensics, etc.). In addition, you can find supportive paths to graduate education or professional programs (ex: pharmacy).

Disciplines

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Requirements

Entry Requirements

GPA Requirement

Graduation from high school with GPA of 2.5 with qualifying SAT/ACT test scores

(If educated outside of the United States, the required official evaluation
must indicate GPA)

First-Year Student Announcement:

First-year students applying to Kennesaw State University for the Summer, and Fall 2023 semesters may be admitted without an ACT or SAT score if they have a GPA of 3.2 or higher.

_{* Students who have a GPA of less than 3.2 should submit official ACT or SAT scores along with their high school transcript to be considered for admission.}

_{*For students who were educated outside the United States, the GPA must be reflected on the official evaluation (see requirements below). Kennesaw State will review the official evaluation.}

_{**Being exempt from SAT/ACT does not guarantee that students are also exempt from the English proficiency requirement if they are citizens of non-English speaking countries (see the Validation of English Proficiency section below).}

_{Note: Test scores are still required for some scholarships (e.g. Zell Miller) and programs (e.g. Architecture).}

English Requirements

PTEMin 58
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career

What can you do with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Degree?

Chemical Technician
Toxicologist
Chemistry Teacher
Water Chemist
Quality Control Chemist

Materials Scientist
Chemical Engineer
Pharmacologist
Science Writer
Agriculture/Food Chemist

Fee Information

Application Fee 40

How to Apply

Please use the Common Application if any of the following are true:

You are a student who is still in high school and without college credit
You have earned college credit prior to high school graduation (dual enrollment credit, AP/IB credit)
You graduated high school less than 5 years ago and earned less than 30 credit hours of college credit (if you attended any college).

Chemistry

Kennesaw State University

United States of America, Kennesaw

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