BA

Biochemistry: Chemistry Education (STEM)

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    17,663USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug

Program overview

What California State University, East Bay says about their program:

The Bachelor of Arts degree, major in Biochemistry with an option in Chemistry Education, is designed for students interested in a career teaching chemistry at the high-school level. This program prepares graduates to enter a single subject credential program; it is also compatible with the Bachelor’s Plus Early Pathway program, which allows completion of both the Bachelor’s degree and a teaching credential in four years. For a detailed description of the program and requirements, refer to the University Catalog.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Non-resident or non-California high school graduates with A-G GPA of 3.0 or greater will qualify without needing additional Campus Admission Category values (i.e., 3.0 GPA X 800 = 2,400 points).

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Have the equivalent of a minimum 2.5 GPA. Some graduate departments have higher GPA requirements.
  • Have the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor's degree. If you were educated outside of the U.S., you must have earned a degree equivalent to a 4-year U.S. Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.

English requirements

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • TOEFL

    61

Postgraduate

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • TOEFL

    80

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate TOEFL or IELTS can be waived for applicants who meet English proficiency by coursework as follows:

  • Transferred from a U.S. college with 60 or more semester units with a minimum grade point average of 2.4, and have completed a transfer course in each of the following general education areas with a grade of 2.0 or better

    English composition, speech, critical thinking, and mathematics.

Postgraduate

  • TOEFL or IELTS can be waived for applicants who received a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. college or university, or an international college or university OR demonstrated 3 years of full-time academic study at a post-secondary level in a country where the language of instruction was English as accepted by Cal State East Bay.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

  • Have transcript(s) from schools outside or inside the US
  • 3.0 GPA required if graduated outside the US
  • English proficiency
  • WES evaluations are required for students who have earned a 3-year degree (course-by-course)

Postgraduate

  • Have the equivalent of a US bachelor's degree If you were educated outside of the US, you must have earned a degree equivalent to a 4-year US bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. An official determination of eligibility will be made during the application process.
  • Have the equivalent of a minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Demonstrate English language proficiency
  • WES evaluations are required for students who have earned a 3-year degree (course-by-course)

You must demonstrate your English language ability by submitting a TOEFL or IELTS score that meets our minimum requirement OR hold a US bachelor's or master's degree. Some applicants may be exempt from this requirement.

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Official transcripts/mark sheets
  • Proof that you earned a diploma and/or degree, if applicable
  • Official English proficiency test scores

Postgraduate

  • Official transcripts/mark sheets
  • Proof that you earned a diploma and/or degree, if applicable
  • Official English proficiency test scores
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Fees and funding

Funding

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  • Amounts typically range from $300 to $3,000
  • International students are eligible for many awards offered by academic departments or colleges within the University
  • Many awards are intended for returning students, so in those cases, incoming students may not apply

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$16,509 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    from US$15,567 to $32,780 per year

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Visa requirements for California State University, East Bay

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