Overview

Chemistry from California State University Chico is appropriate for students pursuing a teaching credential in science with a concentration in chemistry. This degree is also excellent preparation for students considering chemistry-related interdisciplinary fields.

Career Outlook

A bachelor's degree in Chemistry from California State University Chico is the minimum requirement for starting a career as a chemist or biochemist. Graduate training is necessary for most research and college teaching positions. Nearly two-fifths of all chemists and biochemists are involved in research and development, extending scientific knowledge and creating new products in industries including pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Others work in manufacturing, in chemical analysis, in forensics, in environmental laboratories, as professors in colleges and universities, as consultants in industry and government agencies, and as marketing or sales representatives.

Growth in demand for industrial products (plastics, man-made fibers, pharmaceuticals, and fertilizers), the recognition of the need for pollution control, and improved health care programs will increase opportunities for chemists and biochemists. So will developing technologies for a net-zero emissions energy future.

Larger enrollments in chemistry education in the future will increase the need for chemists and biochemists to teach at universities and community colleges. In addition, there is an acute statewide and nationwide shortage of high school chemistry teachers. Our department is one of the only eight in the entire CSU system to have a degree program for future chemistry teachers approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Plus, our campus has financial incentives for future science teachers that can pay for most of your college expenses.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

General Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Analytic Geometry and Calculus

General Physics

Physics for Students of Science and Engineering: Electricity and Magnetism

Biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chico, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a university-preparatory secondary/high school program with a 3.0 (B in the U.S. system) or "Very Good" GPA

University-preparatory mathematics courses including beginning algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra. All must have passing grades (C or better, or the equivalent)

Must have English Proficiency

The SAT/ACT test is not required for admission. Although not required, higher-level test scores may allow you to be placed into higher level English and/or Math courses

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19552 USD / year

≈ 19552 USD / year
Out-of-State

19552 USD / year

≈ 19552 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8896 USD / year

≈ 8896 USD / year

Living costs

Chico

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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