Bachelor in Chemistry (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Chemistry (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition rates are set by the university and vary by residency status; current rates are available in the university's official catalog..

Graduates are qualified to pursue careers in chemical research, pharmaceuticals, environmental science, or further study in graduate programs. The programme offers multiple concentrations tailored to specific career paths. Students engage in laboratory work, research projects, and coursework in core chemistry disciplines. Each concentration includes specialized courses and prerequisites aligned with professional or academic goals.

Focus areas include Traditional Concentration, Biochemistry Concentration, Biopharmaceutical Sciences Concentration, Environmental Concentration, Secondary Education (grade 9-12).

The degree requires a total of 120 credits. Core courses include General Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II, Analytical Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis, Physical Chemistry I, and Physics I and II. Additional credits are distributed across concentration-specific courses and supporting science and math requirements.

Graduates enter roles in pharmaceutical research, environmental analysis, chemical manufacturing, or pursue advanced degrees in chemistry, medicine, or related fields.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of official transcripts and standardized test scores may be required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 96% of applicants.

Shepherd University’s academic identity brings together more than 70 majors and concentrations, giving students options across undergraduate and graduate study. Areas connected with the university include Appalachian studies and communities, congressional history and education, civil political communications, entrepreneurship, agricultural innovation, performing arts, recreation and sports studies, and business administration. Students can shape their studies around future career goals through the available majors and concentrations.

Campus life extends beyond coursework. Shepherd offers a Performing Arts Series, athletics, a Wellness Center, and opportunities connected with the American Conservation Film Festival and the Appalachian Heritage Festival. The university also supports research and civic engagement through the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, the Bonnie & Bill Stubblefield Institute for Civil Political Communications, and the Shepherd Entrepreneurship and Research Corporation. Agricultural innovation is connected with Tabler Farm.

International students are defined as applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. When English is not a student’s native language, an English language proficiency exam is required for admission. Applications can be submitted through Shepherd’s online portal, the Common App, or the 123 application, with different requirements and deadlines depending on student status. Fall applications are due June 1 and spring applications November 1. Shepherdstown is in West Virginia, and the campus address is 301 N King St.