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Earning a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from VCU equips you with deep knowledge of chemical theories and fundamentals. You'll hone both written and verbal communication skills to articulate chemical processes, achieve laboratory proficiency, and excel at scientific data analysis. Upon graduation, you'll be prepared to utilize your expertise across diverse fields including R&D, quality assurance, environmental health, policy development, industrial production, and education – the career paths are truly varied. Our alumni have launched successful careers in industry while others have continued their studies, pursuing graduate degrees (Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M., Pharm.D.) in chemistry-related disciplines or entering professional programs in medicine, veterinary science, pharmacy, and dentistry.
VCU applications for admissions and scholarship consideration will be reviewed based on academic performance at an accredited high school or on GED scores. The college preparatory curriculum is highly preferred. Extracurricular activities and employment experience may strengthen an application. Essays are required of all applicants and must be submitted with the Common Application. At least one recommendation is preferred for all applicants. Applicants will be asked to submit recommender information before submitting the Common Application. Recommenders will be sent an email on the applicant’s behalf requesting a recommendation. First-year applicants are required to submit an up-to-date high school transcript (including senior-year curriculum and grades, if available). GED holders must submit their official GED scores.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum score of 70 IBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum score of 6.0
Duolingo Test - Minimum score of 105
Other Test - Pearson Test of English - Minimum score of 53