Chemistry

How to understand and analyze the chemicals that make up the world around us.

• A cumulative 2.5 or better secondary/high school GPA (4.0 scale) 
  
• College Entrance Exams- ACT or SAT - If you are applying to the School of Engineering or the School of Nursing, you are required to submit ACT or SAT exam score results. Applicants to all other academic programs do not need to submit an ACT or SAT but will be required to take a placement exam after your arrival to campus.
  
• Proof of English Proficiency 

Applicants to the Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering, including all Engineering programs, Engineering Technology, Mathematics and Chemistry, must obtain an ACT math score of at least 19 or a SAT math score of 460 on exam taken prior to March 2016 or 510 SAT score taken March 2016 and after.

•  A cumulative 2.0 or better college GPA (4.0 scale) 
  
• 24 or more earned credit hours (Equivalent to U.S. system) 
  
• Students with less than 24 hours will also have to meet the same requirements as First time freshman     
  
• Proof of English Proficiency

Chemistry majors at WVU Tech enjoy a flexible curricular program capable of preparing them for entry into many highly remarkable fields such as biometrics, biotechnology, environmental studies, renewable energy and forensics. The program also prepares graduates to enter into advanced studies in chemistry, education, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy and medicine.

Our program also provides a science-based education for students planning to go on to graduate study and for those intending to pursue professional careers in chemistry or allied fields. Students at all levels are encouraged to undertake original research under the supervision of a member of the chemistry faculty.

Chemistry is often referred to as the “central scienceâ€‌ since many scientific disciplines are derived from it.  Graduates in chemistry have the opportunity to work in many areas:

• Research and development
• Quality control/regulatory
• Manufacturing
• Sales and marketing
• Government agencies
• Academia (teaching high school or college)
• Entrepreneurship
• Nonprofits

1. Set up an account at the link below. This will give you access to the WVU System application.
2. Select the Keyser campus to access the PSC application.
3. Select " Hospitality (Culinary) - offered on the Beckley campus" as your intended major.
4. Complete all the additional required information, and submit your application.