Learn about the properties and composition of matter and the interactions and alterations of substances. Chemistry is at the core of most scientific disciplines, including the study of polymers, biotechnology, pollution control, and energy. There are nine available concentrations, which will allow you to narrow your focus to the career track that works best for you or help you prepare for graduate study.
Concentrations Available:
Biological Chemistry: This concentration strengthens the student’s knowledge in the chemistry and structure of living systems.
Chemical Physics: A sub discipline of chemistry and physics, this emphasizes understanding chemical systems based on fundamental physical, mathematical, and theoretical principles.
Chemistry and Second Discipline: Through this concentration, you can develop your interests and abilities in other disciplines outside of chemistry, whether or not graduate education is contemplated. You may choose a second discipline such as computer science, biological sciences, geology, engineering, business administration, ecology, history, foreign languages, oceanography and coastal sciences, political science, sociology, and others.
Environmental Chemistry: Recommended for students pursuing careers as a chemical professional or for entrance to graduate study in chemistry, this area focuses on the study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the air, soil, and water environments.
Materials: Make the connection between chemistry and a wide range of practical materials used to fabricate electronic, optical, and other devices.
Polymers: This area of focus is designed for students with career objectives in the science of synthetic or biological macromolecules, including plastics.
Pre-professional Chemistry: This area of focus is designed primarily for students who will apply for graduate education in another profession, such as medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine.
Secondary Education: Allows you to pursue an undergraduate degree in chemistry and earn a secondary teaching certificate at the same time though the LSU GeauxTeach Math & Science program.
Possible Careers
Chemist
Chemical physicist
Environmental chemist
Grades 6-12 teacher
Molecular chemist
Expected July 2025
Start date
Expected August 2025
College of Science
124 Hatcher Hall,
BATON ROUGE,
Louisiana,
70803, United States
International students who have never attended a post-secondary education institution will apply as a freshman (first-year student), and must have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma with an academic average equivalent to a “B” (3.0 or better on the U.S. 4-point grading system). Entry requirements may vary from country by country.
Required Scores for Automatic Admission: TOEFL (paper-based exam) – 550, TOEFL (internet-based exam) – 79, IELTS - 6.5