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Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry

USA

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What will I learn?

As a chemistry major you will study the properties, composition and reactions of different substances within the framework of the four principal areas of chemistry: analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. Undergraduate students at Michigan State University can choose to pursue a chemistry major for the completion of either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree.

The Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry is intended for those students desiring a less specialized background in chemistry compared to the Bachelor of Science degree. Students interested in teaching chemistry in high school normally complete a Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry.

The Bachelor of Science in chemistry is designed to provide a thorough foundation in the various fields of chemistry and related sciences. The program is for students planning careers in the chemical industries or governmental laboratories or who intend to do graduate work in chemistry. The degree satisfies requirements for professional recognition by the American Chemical Society and most students earning a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry continue with a doctoral program.

Chemistry is also a popular major choice for students who plan to pursue professional school for human health careers like dentistry, medicine and optometry. You can learn more about the support offered to undergraduate students pursuing these prehealth careers by viewing the preprofessional resources provided by the College of Natural Science. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree can also choose to complete this major through Lyman Briggs College.

Alumni Pursuits

Graduates pursue careers in a range of industries, excelling in jobs that demand deep knowledge of chemistry and related sciences.

Alumni work at:

Colleges and universities

Consulting firms

Forensic laboratories

High schools and middle schools

Pharmaceutical companies

Biotechnology companies

Private research labs

Alumni work as:

Biochemical engineers

Chemical patent lawyers

Food scientists and technologists

Forensic scientists

Educators

Technical editors

Scientists

More information on Chemistry

Which department am I in?

College of Natural Science

Study options

Full Time (120 credit hours)

Tuition fees
US$44,935.00 per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

26 August 2024, 6 January 2025

Venue

College of Natural Science

Natural Science Building,

288 Farm Lane,

EAST LANSING,

Michigan,

48824, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

MSU strongly encourages a college preparatory curriculum in secondary school. High school GPA is 3.5-4.0.

Minimum English requirements

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-based test: score of 79 with no sub score below 17; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Regular admission: Score of 6.5 or higher; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum score of 53; minimum sub score requirement of 48.

Application submission deadline: Regular Admission: February 1.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Michigan State University

International students at MSU enjoy a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1, with a multicultural student population originating from over 130 countries.

  • Top 100 global university (Wall Street Journal/THE 2022)
  • No. 31 top public college/university (US News & World 22-23)
  • Based in East Lansing, one of America’s friendliest cities
  • Over 400 areas of study from 17 degree-granting colleges

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