Bachelor in Chemistry (Bachelor's)

Morehead State University has grown into a public regional university based in Morehead, Kentucky, with additional locations in Ashland, Mt. Sterling and Prestonsburg. Students can also choose online and hybrid study. Academic options include 65 undergraduate majors, undergraduate minors, certificates, master's programs, doctoral programs and licensure pathways. Areas of interest span agriculture, arts and humanities, business, education, health sciences, science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and social sciences.

Program strengths include space science, medical careers, engineering and education. The university has also received the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as a Research College and University for 2025. Level UP adds career-oriented courses, faculty mentoring and hands-on experience for students developing career skills. Research, scholarly work and practical preparation are part of the academic experience.

International students can expect a campus community with social events, academic workshops, student clubs and organizations, advising support and campus resources. Welcome Week+ introduces new students to people and services, while Eagle Fest offers opportunities to explore more than 100 clubs and organizations and connect with local businesses and community groups. Students should also consider available scholarships and grants, as well as the university's residential campus experience in Morehead.

This Bachelor of Science in Chemistry program at Morehead State University offers multiple tracks tailored to different career goals. Students choose from the MSUTeach, Professional Chemist, Biomedical, or general Chemistry major tracks. Each track includes core chemistry courses and specialized training in areas like education, industry, or health sciences.

Focus areas include MSUTeach Track, Professional Chemist Track, Biomedical Track, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Optometry.

The program requires 120 credits, distributed across core chemistry courses, supporting science and math classes, and track-specific requirements. Students complete a capstone or research experience depending on their chosen track.

Graduates enter careers in pharmaceuticals, environmental science, forensic science, chemical manufacturing, or pursue advanced study in medicine, pharmacy, or optometry.

Applicants must be accepted to Morehead State University. No specific GPA, test scores, or prerequisites for the chemistry program are listed beyond general university admission requirements.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 82% of applicants.