Bachelor in Chemistry (Bachelor's)

At King's College, tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $29,500 per year for full-time undergraduate students..

This programme is designed for students interested in a rigorous scientific education in chemistry with hands-on laboratory experience. It emphasizes research, critical thinking, and practical application through faculty-mentored projects. Students engage in experimental work using advanced instrumentation and develop skills in analytical reasoning. The curriculum prepares students for careers in science or further study in graduate programs.

Focus areas include Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry.

The programme requires 120 credits, with 72 credits in chemistry and related science courses, including laboratory work and a required undergraduate research project. Students also complete general education courses as part of the CORE curriculum.

Graduates pursue roles as analytical chemists, research scientists, pharmaceutical scientists, and environmental chemists in industry, government, and research institutions.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Required documents include official transcripts and a completed application. SAT or ACT scores are recommended but not required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 93% of applicants.

King’s College has 1,945 undergraduate and graduate students, with 60% living on campus. Student life includes more than 40 clubs and organizations, 28 NCAA Division III teams, nine intramural and club sports, theatre, choir, and art exhibitions. Students also complete more than 100,000 annual hours of service, with three annual SERVE trips in the United States and abroad. The college welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds.

Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross from the University of Notre Dame, King’s combines Catholic education with more than 70 academic programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and certificate options. Programs span business, accounting, biology, biochemistry and molecular biology, athletic training, genetic counseling, and other fields. Classes average 15 students in major programs and 22 in the CORE curriculum. The full-time faculty-to-student ratio is 13:1, 92% of faculty have a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree, and 61% hold tenure.

The campus has seven residential facilities, four on-campus restaurants, the George P. Maffei II Theatre, and the Widmann Art Gallery. Wilkes-Barre is a small city with restaurants, arts and sports venues, parks, trails, and slopes, with access to Philadelphia and Trenton in about two hours and New York City and Baltimore in about three. King’s offers study-abroad programs in 40 countries. International applicants should review the application requirements for their applicant category, including transcript submission and available testing options.