Chemistry (BS)

Chemistry utilizes and contributes to all areas of the natural sciences. Progress in modern chemistry relies heavily on laboratory research, making use of a variety of instrumental and computational methods. With better information and scientific data available, the methods that scientists and theorists use to study biological systems are evolving.

At Webster University, chemistry majors engage in coursework in chemistry, physics and mathematics with many also taking courses in biology. The science courses include both lecture and laboratory components, preparing students to assume positions in academic, industrial and government laboratories. The BS in Chemistry is also an excellent starting point for a professional career in medicine, dentistry or one of the other health sciences. Other chemistry majors may choose to pursue a graduate degree in chemistry or enter a profession that utilizes a chemistry background.

• A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4-point scale, or its equivalent in other grading systems (academic achievement in programs that use a grading or assessment scale other than a 4.0 is evaluated in the context of the relevant academic system)
• WASSCE: Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant subjects
• SSSCE: Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant subjects

• The English language proficiency minimum requirement is a TOEFL score of 550 points on the Paper-based Test (PBT) and 80 points Internet-based Tests (iBT), an IELTS overall score band 6.0 or a Duo lingo score of 120. Check with the admission team on other test scores. 

• Official high school transcripts 
• Certified true copy of high school diploma or External exams certificate
• Literal English translations of the diploma and transcripts, if they are not in English. To be official, translations must be certified by an accredited translator or notarized by a competent legal authority. We do not accept photocopies of translations
• English results from TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, Pearson, Cambridge Academic English, Password, GTEC or iTEP tests
• A 300-word essay to discuss the following:
  1. Your education and life experience 
  2. How have these experiences shaped your life goals?
  3. How do you expect this program to help you achieve your goal?
• A letter of recommendation
• Official ID: photocopy of a national identity card or passport biographical page