Overview

At Chemistry at Biola University, you will be fully prepared to pursue professional careers in the field of chemical and molecular sciences, or to continue towards advanced degrees in chemistry or a related field in the molecular sciences.

In addition to its strong curriculum, expert faculty members and biblical integration, Biola’s chemistry program offers several key advantages:

Small class sizes will enable you to benefit from professors who have the time to individualize programs and meet specific needs.

Biola location in Southern California — one of the world’s largest and most diverse metropolitan areas — is ideal for finding student employment and internships in local industry.

Biola offers numerous summer mission projects that allow students to use their technical skills.

Well-equipped laboratories offer hands-on experience and opportunities to put your learning into action.

What Will I Study?

As a chemistry major, you will become part of a community of insightful learners who love to analyze data, evaluate research, think creatively, perform detailed analysis in a wide-range of chemistries, and who apply problem-solving skills in calculus and physics coursework. Throughout the chemistry program, you will explore inorganic, organic, physical and analytical chemistry from a Christian worldview.

Learning topics and highlights include:

Principles and theories of the structure and properties of matter

Chemical kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics and electrochemistry

Structure, properties and reactivity of carbon-containing

Introduction to computer-based drawing and searching tools

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Inorganic Chemistry

Physical Chemistry

Advanced Organic Chemistry

Calculus

Data Analysis and Presentation

General Physics: Mechanics and Heat

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-30 00:00:00 , International

More details

Applications for international students will be accepted after spring deadline but are processed if space is available and time allows.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

121 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemistry View 1861 other Bachelors in Chemistry in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete and submit your official application for admission

Submit a non-refundable $45 application fee (waived until January 15)

Complete the required essay and supplemental items for specific programs.

Submit an official transcript

Submit your scores from the SAT (Code 4017) or ACT (Code 0172)

The student must be a believer in the Christian faith (the applicant's statement of faith will be articulated in the personal essay section of the application).

The student must have at least a 1000 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing+Math score and a 26 Reading Test score on the New SAT, or a Composite 19 score on the ACT or a 64 CLT score.

The student must have graduated from high school or earned an equivalent degree (GED). The following is a recommended high school curriculum:

3 years of Mathematics

2-4 years of Foreign Language

2 years of Science

Tuition Fee

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International

46704 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46704 USD per year during 48 months.
National

46704 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46704 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

46704 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46704 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for La Mirada

1100 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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