Overview

With State University of New York Plattsburgh's Chemistry with American Chemical Society Certification, you will:

Prepare for a career in chemistry.
Prepare for graduate work in chemistry.
Receive certification from the American Chemical Society.
Meet pre-professional requirements for graduate study in medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry.

Key facts

The B.S. chemistry program provides you with the same sound foundation in the basic areas of inorganic, organic, analytical, and physical chemistry as does the B.A. program; but the additional coursework in biochemistry, inorganic chemistry and advanced analytical chemistry (instrumentation) satisfies the American Chemical Society requirements for certification.

The core of 57 chemistry credits (including a required research experience, advanced writing and chemistry seminar), combined with 8 credits each of mathematics and physics prepares you for your future as a professional in the field of chemistry. Up to 30 available elective credits allow students to also select courses as pre-professional requirements for graduate study in medicine, veterinary medicine and dentistry.

Career

Do you like chemistry, but are not sure what you would do with it?

The American Chemical Society (or ACS, the Professional Society for Chemists) lists over 30 potential careers in chemistry for you, with descriptions of what you would do, estimates of the salary you could expect to start at, and current job prospects. Please visit the ACS site for more information.

Chemistry today is an exciting area to study. Approach this site the way chemists approach their field — explore and enjoy.

And what about Biochemistry?

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) offers a brochure describing the exciting world of biochemistry. The ASBMB website has a careers section with information about career paths and job listings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organic Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Biochemistry
Instrumental Analysis
Trigonometry
Physical Chemistry with Laboratory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

More details

We are on rolling admission and do not have specific deadlines for submitting an application.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemistry American and Australasian studies View 544 other Bachelors in American and Australasian studies in United States

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

We are looking for a solid, college-preparatory background. In New York state high schools, that means Regents or Common Core coursework.

Successful applicants have an academic average of “B” or better. Students with good courses, but “C+” grades may be considered as “borderline”.

All first-year applicants should submit a recommendation from a school counselor and/or teacher.

Essays are an applicant’s opportunity to communicate to admissions in their own voice.

Applicants are encouraged to submit supplemental information regarding leadership experience, activities, community service, employment, etc., as well as any additional details regarding extenuating circumstances that might have affected academic performance.

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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Tuition Fee

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International

16980 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8490 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

16980 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8490 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

7070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3535 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Plattsburgh

924 - 2014 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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