About the course

You are curious about what makes up the world around you and how materials combine and react to create something new.Learn about the properties and composition of matter and the interactions and alterations of substances. Chemistry is at the core of most scientific disciplines, including the study of polymers, biotechnology, pollution control, and energy. There are nine available concentrations, which will allow you to narrow your focus to the career track that works best for you or help you prepare for graduate study.Pre-professional Chemistry: This area of focus is designed primarily for students who will apply for graduate education in another profession, such as medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine.

　　Possible Careers

　　Chemist

　　Chemical physicist

　　Environmental chemist

　　Grades 6-12 teacher

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$116,000

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Baton Rogue
Summer (May), 2024	Baton Rogue
Fall (August), 2024	Baton Rogue
Spring (January), 2025	Baton Rogue
Summer (May), 2025	Baton Rogue
Fall (August), 2025	Baton Rogue
Spring (January), 2026	Baton Rogue
Summer (May), 2026	Baton Rogue

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Louisiana State University - Shorelight

International students who have never attended a post-secondary education institution will apply as a freshman (first-year student), and must have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma with an academic average equivalent to a “B” (3.0 or better on the U.S. 4-point grading system).

　　The “academic average” is determined by averaging the grades of secondary school academic courses, excluding nonacademic courses such as physical education, vocational/technical courses, religion, art, music, etc.

　　Students must submit complete official records for the secondary level of education and are strongly encouraged to submit ACT or SAT scores. Students who have taken advanced-level exams, international baccalaureate higher-level exams, or other types of secondary education beyond the 12th year of schooling should submit the official certificates, transcripts, and course syllabi for possible advanced placement university credit.

　　TOEFL (paper-based exam) 550, TOEFL (internet-based exam) 79, IELTS 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Louisiana State University - Shorelight. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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