Chemistry ,BS
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Explore the world of chemistry and craft a better future. You'll gain hands-on laboratory experience and the knowledge needed to address contemporary challenges in materials, medicine, energy, technology and beyond.
Students in the Bachelor of Science program in chemistry acquire the profound understanding and practical skills needed to address complex scientific challenges at the atomic and molecular levels. The expertise they gain spans diverse fields, including energy, sustainability, technology materials, medicine, nanoscience, environmental science, forensics, cosmetics and food chemistry.
The curriculum encompasses a rigorous set of courses, integrating lectures and laboratory sessions. This approach equips students with a deep understanding of atomic and molecular principles and hones their problem-solving abilities. The program encourages critical inquiry, fostering the development of scientific thinking and analytical skills.
Students are strongly encouraged to join laboratory research groups, which provide hands-on experience in scientific investigation and the opportunity to delve into advanced research. Given the nature of faculty research in the School of Molecular Sciences, students in the BS in chemistry program generally have the widest selection of faculty to choose from and hence the greatest number of possible research opportunities.
Accreditation by the American Chemical Society (https://www.acs.org) underscores the program's quality and aligns students with industry standards. With a solid foundation in chemistry, hands-on laboratory experience and critical thinking skills, students are poised to make significant contributions to scientific advancement and address complex problems in their chosen disciplines.
In addition to reviewing the guidelines in the Concurrent Program Options section below, students interested in pursuing concurrent or second baccalaureate degrees in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are advised to visit The College's website for more information and requirements.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
- First
required math course:
MAT 270 - Calc w/Analytic Geometry I
or MAT 265 Calculus for Engineers - Math
intensity: Substantial
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year
| Transfer
| International
| Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
When studying abroad, chemistry students can gain valuable experience in a diverse set of programs. They acquire heightened skills in communication, critical thinking and leadership, enabling them to stand out competitively in their chosen field. Students earn ASU credit for completed courses while they stay on track for graduation.
A degree in chemistry provides the background for careers in chemical and electronics industries and in national research labs, environmental labs and forensic labs. Chemistry can be combined with law for patent work, with economics for sales and marketing careers, and with computer science for careers in information technology. Graduates also emerge well prepared for advanced studies in chemistry and material science, positioning them competitively for graduate degree programs; some have chosen to complete a BS in chemistry to be competitive applicants for admission to medical, dental or pharmacy schools.
Chemists conduct research and routine work in laboratories; study the environment; work in manufacturing, sales and marketing; determine policy and regulation in the public sector; and teach.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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3.2%
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$50,840
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6.2%
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$80,670
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3.5%
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$80,720
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6.1%
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$76,480
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12.6%
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$63,740
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1.0%
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$62,360
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4.8%
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$144,440
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5.1%
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$104,380
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2.6%
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$132,750
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School of Molecular Sciences
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PSC 116
SMSadvising@asu.edu
480-965-7667
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
