Overview

Chemistry is the study of matter and its transformations. Chemists seek a molecular-level understanding of the ways in which atoms combine to form molecules and bulk materials, how molecular structure and interactions lead to macroscopic material properties, and how chemical transformations can be used to create useful materials and store energy.
Research in chemistry intersects a variety of other fields including biology, physics, environmental science, geology, material science, medicine, and more.
The Chemistry major at Pennsylvania State University provides students the opportunity to choose an area of specialization to meet their career goals as well as participate in undergraduate research with faculty members and/or industrial internships.

Careers

Chemistry offers a wealth of career options in medicine, energy, industry, consumer goods, materials, academia, and government service.

Penn State Behrend’s B.S. in Chemistry graduates currently work as research scientists, product development scientists, field scientists, physicians, pharmacists, consultants, university professors, technical managers, and quality engineers.
They are employed at organizations that include NASA, LORD Corporation, PPG, Hero BX, Associated Clinical Laboratories, and Pyramid Laboratories.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemical Principles
Experimental Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Literature, Conduct and Safety in the Chemical Sciences
Chemistry of the Elements
Organic and Inorganic Preparations
Instrumental Analysis
Physical Chemistry - Thermodynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

125 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application
Official secondary school records
Official test scores: SAT or ACT
English language proficiency, if your native language is not English

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Tuition Fee

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International

43490 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43490 USD per year during 48 months.
National

43490 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43490 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

21098 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21098 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for University Park

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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