Transfer entry requirements
A GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale on college coursework
Note: some majors are impacted and have higher GPA requirements. For more information, please visit the Office of Admissions website. Currently, the following majors require a higher GPA: Biology, Botany, Environmental Science & Management, Wildlife, and Zoology.
First-Time Freshmen
A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on high school coursework
A GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on high school coursework (if less than 60 transferable semester units)
Note: some majors may be impacted and have additional eligibility requirements. For more information, please visit the Office of Admissions website on impaction to see if your major is affected by impaction criteria.
English Requirements
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TEST NAME |
UNDERGRADUATE |
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ACT |
22 or above on English test section |
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AEC |
Level 6 |
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Cambridge English Exams |
CAE: C1 (180 or above) |
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CWC |
Completion of Level 6. |
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DAAD |
DAAD Language Test certificate with a "C" in every section (level B2). |
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Duolingo |
95 |
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EF |
Completion of Level C1. |
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EIKEN |
Grade: Pre-1/CSE: 2304-3000 |
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ELS |
Successful completion of level 112 |
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ESLI |
Completion of Pre-University |
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Eurocenters |
Level 7 |
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GTEC CBT |
1153 |
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IELTS |
6.0 |
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ILSC |
Completion of Intermediate 4 (A2) |
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iTEP |
3.7 |
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Kaplan |
Advanced level |
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Maximo Nivel |
Advance I |
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MELAB |
76 |
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LSI |
Upper Intermediate |
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PTE |
48 |
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SAT |
550 on the Verbal/Critical Reading |
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Stafford House |
Level 9 (CEF - C1) |
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TLC |
Successful completion of Advanced Level 9 |
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TOEFL |
71 IBT, 525 PBT, 197 CBT |
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USC International Academy |
Successful completion of Level 6 |
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Your Gateway to U.S. Universities - USAC |
Successful completion of High Advanced Level and USAC recommendation |
The Department of Chemistry offers both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry. Within the B.S. degree, the department offers two options: 1) in Chemistry, which fulfills the requirements for professional training established by the American Chemical Society, a national certifying agency, and 2) in Biochemistry (also fulfills requirements of the American Chemical Society), which prepares students for careers in biochemistry and various related fields. These curricula are designed to prepare students for research positions in industry and governmental agencies. The B.S. degree also prepares the student who intends to continue his/her study into the graduate level. The B.A. degree provides less specialization in chemistry and greater opportunity for studies in other fields. This curriculum is recommended for those who wish to obtain a Standard Teaching Credential with Specialization in Secondary Teaching.
The Department of Chemistry emphasizes hands-on learning. Our instruction and facilities are top-notch, with a modern computational chemistry laboratory available to majors, as well as other analytical and applied instrumentation, including GC-MS, AA, FT-IR, HPLC and a modern multi-nuclear FT-NMR.
A major factor influencing employability is preparation. How well a student investigates job alternatives, gains additional educational and experiential background to qualify for areas of increasing employability, and goes about applying for these position openings has a pronounced influence on employability. The student who is aware of, and interested in, speciality areas with increasing employment opportunities can benefit by preparing himself/herself for those employment areas. By looking into what course work, skills, and experiences an employer looks for, students can better prepare for forthcoming position openings. In general, the chemistry student with additional skills or a highly specialized emphasis has special advantages in the job market. Students also have a strong chance of increasing employability by strengthening their skills with additional course work from related disciplines.
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Core Courses (57 units)
The following core courses are required for
all chemistry (BS) majors.
Lower Division Core
CHEM 109 (5) General Chemistry I
CHEM 110 (5) General Chemistry II
MATH 109 (4) Calculus I
MATH 110 (4) Calculus II
MATH 210 (4) Calculus III
PHYX 109 (4) General Physics A
PHYX 210 (4) General Physics B
PHYX 211 (4) General Physics C
Upper Division Core
CHEM 323 (1) Nuclear Magnetic
Resonance Spectroscopy
Techniques
CHEM 324 (3) Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 324L (2) Organic Chemistry I Lab
CHEM 325 (3) Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 325L (2) Organic Chemistry II Lab
CHEM 341 (5) Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 361 (3) Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 362 (3) Physical Chemistry II
CHEM 485 (1) Seminar in Chemistry
Chemistry (21 units)
Complete the following upper division courses to fulfill the requirements of the chemistry
major (no concentration).
CHEM 310 (3) Inorganic Chemistry I
CHEM 330 (3) Molecular Modeling
CHEM 363 (2) Physical Chemistry II Lab
CHEM 410 (3) Inorganic Chemistry II
CHEM 410L (2) Inorganic Chemistry II Lab
CHEM 438 (4) Introductory Biochemistry
CHEM 441 (4) Instrumental Analysis
Biochemistry Concentration
(26 units)
Complete the following courses to fulfill the
requirements of the chemistry major with a
concentration in biochemistry.
Lower Division
BIOL 105 (4) Principles of Biology
BOT 105 (4) General Botany, or
ZOOL 110 (4) Introductory Zoology
Upper Division
CHEM 434 (3) Biochemistry I
CHEM 434L (2) Biochemistry I Lab
CHEM 435 (3) Biochemistry II
CHEM 435L (2) Biochemistry II Lab
BIOL 340 (4) Genetics
BIOL 412 (4) General Microbiology, or
BOT 310 (4) Gen. Plant Physiology, or
ZOOL 310 (4) Animal Physiology
Analytical Chemist
Biochemist
Biotechnologist
Chemical Analyst
Chemical Engineer
Environmental Consultant
Food And Drug Inspector
Forensic Chemist
Genetic Engineer
Geochemist
Histochemist
Hazardous Materials
Specialist
Inorganic Chemist
Laboratory Technician
Medical Technologist
Nutritionist
Organic Chemist
Patent Researcher
Pharmacologist
Pharmacy Technician
Physical Chemist
Quality Control Specialist
Research Assistant
Science Librarian
Scientific Journalist
Toxicologist
Some of the careers listed
may require additional or
specialized coursework.
