Overview

Key Features

This will help in the election of a program which best fits their interests and abilities and which makes full use of previous preparation. Programs can be arranged for students considering careers in chemistry, chemical physics, biochemistry, biophysical chemistry, biomedical research, medicine, and secondary school science teaching.

By graduation a Chemistry at Amherst College should be able to

Apply a breadth of knowledge from across the sub-disciplines of chemistry to clearly define and solve chemical problems.
Generate chemical hypotheses; design and execute experiments to test hypotheses; analyze and interpret data to draw meaningful conclusions from experimental results.
Effectively communicate chemical concepts and research results orally and in written form to either general or specialized audiences.
Conduct and present classroom and independent work responsibly and within the highest scientific standards of honesty, accuracy, and objectivity.
Navigate the chemical literature effectively to retrieve specific information and to inform broader research questions; critically assess the experimental design, results, and conclusions of articles published in the primary literature.
Conduct chemical experiments safely and in compliance with relevant chemical-hygiene regulations; recognize and minimize hazards in the chemistry laboratory.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemistry

Chemical Principles

Organic Chemistry

Biochemistry

Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy

Inorganic Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amherst Center, 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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130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application, Coalition Application OR QuestBridge Application
Amherst College Writing Supplement
$65 Application Fee (non-refundable) or Fee Waiver (requested through Common Application, Coalition Application or Amherst's Quick Pass).
School Report
Secondary School Transcript
Counselor Recommendation (College Counselor / Guidance Counselor)
Two Teacher Recommendations (English, Math, Science, Social Studies or Foreign Language)
Optional Standardized Test Results for the SAT or ACT (either self-reported or official scores).
Early Decision Agreement (for ED applicants)
First marking period grades from senior year (for ED applicants)
Mid-Year School Report Form (as soon as first trimester/first semester grades are available)
Mid-Year Transcript (as soon as first trimester/first semester grades are available)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

75330 USD / year

≈ 75330 USD / year
Out-of-State

75330 USD / year

≈ 75330 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

75330 USD / year

≈ 75330 USD / year

Living costs

Amherst Center

United States

1228 - 2543 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Amherst Center

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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