University Programs

Study Chemistry at USD


FACULTY

College of Arts and Sciences

QUALIFICATION

B.S

DURATION OF COURSE

4 Years(8 Semesters)

TUITION FEES

$12,942 per Year

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. Official high school (secondary school) transcript with grade point average equivalent to 2.6 on a 4.0 scale.  

2. Demonstrate English language proficiency by meeting minimum of  IELTS 6.0 or TOFEL 71(iBT)/ 530(paper)

DESCRIPTION

  1. Chemistry majors  will demonstrate appropriate learning of the guiding principles and methodologies of chemistry as assessed by American Chemical Society (ACS) exams 
  2. Chemistry majors will demonstrate competence in independently gathering, interpreting and communicating the results of modern chemical research 
  3. Students will be able to systematically explore issues, objects or works through the collection and analysis of evidence that results in informed conclusions or judgments, and break down complex topics or issues into parts to gain a better understanding of them. 
  4. Students will comprehensively explore issues, ideas, artifacts and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion, and combine or synthesize existing ideas, images or expertise in original ways reflecting a high degree of innovation, divergent thinking, and risk taking. 
  5. Students will interact with other students and evaluate the effort put into team tasks, interactions with others, and the quantity and quality made to team discussions. 
  6. Students will recognize when there is a need for information and identify, locate, evaluate and effectively and responsibly use and convey that information to address the need or problem at hand. 
  7. Students will design, evaluate, and implement a strategy to answer an open-ended question or achieve a desired goal.