Overview

After 1-2 years of foundational coursework, you’ll choose a focus area in Chemistry and Health, Chemistry and the Environment, or Certified Chemist.This diverse training from West Virginia University prepares you to be a competitive applicant for:

Graduate programs in chemistry and related STEM disciplines
Health-professional schools (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant)
Professional schools (law, education, technical writing, business)

Industry roles in pharmacy, environmental testing, forensics, materials engineering, energy, and more

Skills Students Gain

Scientific Integration – Synthesizing knowledge across disciplines to address real-world STEM challenges.
Science Process Skills – Designing experiments, analyzing data quantitatively and statistically, and applying critical thinking to scientific questions.
Collaboration – Working effectively in teams to solve problems and communicate findings.
Ethical Reasoning – Applying moral and ethical principles in scientific contexts.
Communication – Presenting complex ideas clearly to both professional and general audiences, in writing and speech.
Problem-Solving and Innovation – Developing creative solutions to scientific and societal issues.
Quantitative Reasoning – Interpreting and manipulating data to draw meaningful conclusions.
Technical Proficiency – Gaining hands-on experience with lab techniques, instrumentation, and analytical software.
Project Management – Planning and executing scientific investigations with precision and efficiency.
Adaptability and Lifelong Learning – Staying current with evolving scientific knowledge and technologies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Morgantown, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Freshman applicants can generally be reviewed and admitted based on unofficial transcripts.
Secondary school graduates must provide final documents and any external exams.
Applicants who are still completing secondary school may apply with transcripts showing their progress to date.
Proof of English proficiency is required.
WVU will convert your results into a U.S. grade-point average (GPA) on a 4.0 maximum scale.
Applicants with a converted GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale can be admitted.
Country-Specific Requirements may apply.
Any document not in English must be accompanied by a literal, word-for-word English translation.
Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

28992 USD / year

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Out-of-State

28992 USD / year

≈ 28992 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9312 USD / year

≈ 9312 USD / year

Living costs

Morgantown

United States

775 - 1290 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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Skills Students Gain

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Morgantown

Funding

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