Overview

Consider a major in chemistry at Agnes Scott College, where you can gain a comprehensive understanding of matter and energy in the visible world, at the molecular level and at the sub-atomic level. Approved by the American Chemical Society, our chemistry program provides you a thorough grounding in the principles and applications of modern chemistry, as well as extensive practical experience with research-quality instruments and experimental design.

Learn through Lively Classroom Interaction

At Agnes Scott, you’ll collaborate with professors and classmates to solve challenging problems through open dialogue. You’ll also enjoy one-on-one mentoring from your professors and fascinating lectures and demonstrations.

Study in State-of-the-Art Facilities

The 110,000-square-foot Mary Brown Bullock Science Center houses the chemistry, biology, psychology and physics departments. The building features multi-million-dollar scientific instrumentation, dedicated faculty-student research laboratories and independent student project laboratories.

Pursue Your Interests Through Research

While many larger institutions reserve research for graduate students, undergraduate majors who meet GPA requirements can propose and execute their own research projects and/or participate in the ongoing projects of our chemistry faculty. Agnes Scott students can also apply for summer research programs at both U.S. and international universities, summer and academic research fellowships with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as various internships. For example, our students have recently participated in National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) at the Georgia Institute of Technology, conducted summer research projects at Harvey Mudd College and University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez and completed an internship at the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
These research opportunities ensure that our majors excel on campus and beyond. Hannah Peters ’09 presented her work at a National Science Foundation-sponsored conference at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayguez. Abena Frempong ’06 presented her research at the 231st National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in 2006, and she is now obtaining her masters in public health from Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health.

Get Involved and Become a Leader

At Agnes Scott, you can join the American Chemical Society as a student affiliate. You’ll meet regularly during the academic year and organize events such as the chemistry open house during National Chemistry Week. You can also help lead workshops and provide tutoring for all math and science majors at the Resource Center for Mathematics and Science.

What You'll Learn

Chemistry program courses will help you understand the structure, properties, and reactivity of matter and to apply that understanding to important societal problems that require chemical knowledge. The curriculum for majors requires a strong foundation in all five subdisciplines of chemistry (analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, and biochemistry) while allowing students to tailor upper-level requirements to their individual interests.

A thorough and broad understanding of the principles, techniques, and applications of modern chemistry
Laboratory procedures and protocols and computational skills necessary to conduct research in chemistry
The ability to critically analyze the primary literature in the field and communicate scientific information clearly and persuasively

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Chemistry
Chemistry
Basic Chemical Laboratory Techniques
Inorganic And Physical Chemistry
Inorganic And Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Analytical Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry Laboratory.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00

More details

Extended to May 15

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemistry View 1816 other Bachelors in Chemistry in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

An application for admission, via the Common Application, which includes:
Agnes Scott Supplement
Teacher Evaluation Form (teacher invitation sent via Common App)
Secondary School Report and International School Supplement from counselor or school official (invitation sent via Common App)
Official High School Transcript in English
Application fee of US $30
SAT/ACT Test Scores, evaluative interview with Agnes Scott admission counselor, InitialView Interview, or Duolingo English Proficiency Test
Agnes Scott's SAT school code is 5002; ACT school code is 0780.
Proof of English Proficiency
Find details on our Admission Requirements page.
Agnes Scott's TOEFL school code is 5002.
International Student Certification of Finances (PDF)
Copy of Passport Biographical Page or National ID Card
Midyear Report (submit as soon as available)

Tuition Fee

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International

50264 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50264 USD per year during 48 months.
National

50264 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50264 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

50264 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50264 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Decatur

1072 - 1986 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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